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Eco-Friendly Building Materials
Part of the whole green building concept, Eco-friendly building materials are a key component of any Earth-friendly construction project. Starting with site selection and building design, each facet of these Eco-friendly projects is created emphasizing minimal impacts to the...
Building Products
Miller Construction chosen for Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen has appointed Miller Construction as the main contractor on the next phase masterplan to develop its Garthdee campus. Miller Construction was one of five companies that participated in thecompetitive tender for...
Building Products
Foam Reinforced Accessories
Royal's foam backed designer window casings and outside corner posts provide excellent rigidity and impact resistance and come in a wide selection colors. Add the distinctive crowing touch.If you’re as passionate about your home as...
Civil Engineering
Data Miners Dig for Corrosion Resistance
A better understanding of corrosion resistance may be possible using a data-mining tool, according to Penn State material scientists. This tool may also aid research in other areas where massive amounts of information exist. In data...
Civil Engineering
Radar Checks Buildings After Earthquakes
Recent advances in ground-penetrating radar, GPR , could be used to help structural engineers and conservationists assess the stability of historic buildings or buildings affected by earthquakes that otherwise appear sound. Writing in the International Journal...
Civil Engineering
Mega Wind Turbines of 20 MW
The present largest wind turbines have a capacity of 5-6 MW. Following five years of research at the joint European project UpWind, led by Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy, the Technical University of Denmark (Risø DTU), scientists have...
Construction Equipment
Swing Door Power Drive 1401 from TORMAX
New to the market, the SWINGDOOR Power Drive 1401 from TORMAX takes underfloor door automation to a new level. Mounted in sealed box in the floor, the Power Drive opens either new or existing swing doors smoothly and...
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