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Repurpose existing buildings to cut new construction carbon emissions, UN says

E&T

In a new report, Building materials and the climate: constructing a new future, the UN said that repurposing existing buildings typically achieves a 50-75 per cent saving on emissions. Until recently, most buildings were constructed using locally sourced earth, stone, timber and bamboo.

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British construction workforce too small to meet home-building targets

E&T

The UK's construction industry would need a considerable boost to its labour force or a change in building methods to meet the government's annual 300,000 new homes target, according to a report by Make UK Modular. New construction workers will also be needed to replace the 360,000 workers due to retire by 2030.

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Technology: Building Blocks for Your Construction Company

Robotics Automation News

As the world continues to evolve, so too does the construction industry. Leveraging technology is no longer a nice-to-have but a necessity for construction companies seeking to remain competitive. Below, we delve into how modern technological solutions can be a game-changer for your construction company.

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Global success story: Aussie firm launches world’s largest and most advanced mobile smart 3D concrete printer for building and construction

AU Manufacturing

Cutting-edge Australian 3D printing building and construction company, Luyten , has launched the world’s largest mobile 3D smart AI-powered concrete printer for the building and construction industry. . MPa compressive strength after 28 days, four times stronger than the 20 MPa residential building code requires.

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UBC students construct one of Canada’s first ‘carbon minimal’ hempcrete buildings

Canadian Manufacturing

It has been two years, but University of British Columbia architecture student Katie Theall can vividly recall the “surreal moment” when their team learned it had received a site on the Vancouver campus to build a “carbon-minimal” student space. The choice of hempcrete as a building material was deliberate.

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Bakrie and COBOD International Establish Joint Venture for 3D Construction Printing in Indonesia, Targeting Building and Housing Markets

i4.0 today

Leading 3D construction printing technology supplier COBOD International A/S (“COBOD”) has entered into a Joint Venture agreement (JV) with PT Modula Sustainability Indonesia (“Modula”), a subsidiary of PT Bakrie & Brothers Tbk (BNBR). Canada, and India, and the first schools and houses in Africa.

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Award-winning construction innovation builds for the future with online shop launch

Manufacturing Management

A Leominster company that has developed an award-winning construction innovation is aiming for a huge 2024 after launching an online retail outlet.

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