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Umm Al Quwain to install smart fire alarms across facilities
Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain, HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, has directed the installation of smart fire safety alarm system 'Hassantuk', in all commercial establishments and residential buildings across the emirate.
The directive was introduced at an...
Architecture
DEWA uses 3D printing to develop future solutions that enhance productivity, operational efficiency
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, through its Research and Development Centre, has developed advanced infrastructure and specialised software in 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
DEWA is the first organisation in the Gulf Cooperation Council to deploy Markforged Metalx 3D...
Building Products
RSF Association board approves regulation on wood as building material
The Rancho Santa Fe Association board approved a new regulatory code Aug. 6 regarding the use of wood in new home builds and remodels: wood is allowed but is restricted in its use. The vote was 5-1-1 with Director...
Building Products
Wooden skyscrapers could transform construction by trapping carbon emission
All over the world, architects and engineers are crafting cutting-edge skyscrapers from one of the most renewable and sustainable materials available to humanity — wood.
For the time being, the tallest wooden building in the world is the MjOstarnet, an...
Building Products
RMD Kwikform launches new heavy duty propping system TETRASHOR with extraordinary versatility and strength-to-weight ratio
RMD Kwikform, a global leader in formwork, falsework and ground shoring solutions, has launched Tetrashor, a lightweight modular propping system that can deliver a loading capacity of up to 400 kN.
The system has been designed for the building refurbishment...
Construction Equipment
Bobcat has introduced the E165, the largest excavator to its lineup
Bobcat has introduced the E165, the largest excavator to its lineup, designed for heavy digging and lifting operations on commercial and residential building sites, underground utility applications as well as road and bridge projects. It has an operating weight...
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar Acquires Robotic Specialist Marble Robot Inc
Caterpillar Inc. announced they’ve acquired select assets and hired employees from San Francisco, Cal. based robot and autonomy technology solutions company Marble Robot, Inc.
The acquisition is part of Caterpillar’s automation and autonomy strategy and demonstrates its commitment to the...
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