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Bamboo structural design in crucial position at seminar on Cement Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT)
As part of its advocacy to elevate bamboo into a mainstream construction material, Base Bahay Foundation held last month a Continuing Professional De As part of its advocacy to elevate bamboo into a...
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Northern Ireland: new consortium to explore geothermal energy projects
Projects that provide 100% renewable energy to homes and businesses across the region will be brought forward by Geothermal NI, which is formed of MJ Projects that provide 100% renewable energy to ho...
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Texas: The World’s Largest 3D-Printed Community Is Coming
The 3D-printing method has become an alternative to building houses based on the old-fashioned way, with many championing its effectiveness and abili The 3D-printing method has become an alternative...
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Concrete is a climate disaster and thus it’s time to clean it up
For soaring bridges, dramatic skyscrapers and even the path around your local park, builders love concrete, making it the most-used building material For soaring bridges, dramatic skyscrapers and eve...
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Risk assessment of rainfall-induced landslides in urban regions
A new study suggests that urban areas are more prone to rainfall-induced landslides compared to rural regions. Urban environments have mostly been ex A new study suggests that urban areas are more pr...
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How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? A question that is answered by scientists
It is a fact that, in modern society, the majority of our infrastructure (buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc.) is made of ageing concrete. A cost-effec It is a fact that, in modern society, the majorit...
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Controversy over the New Thames tunnel in London
Silvertown tunnel, a project that will potentially be the first in 3 decades to connect the two sides of London via the Thames, has become a matter o Silvertown tunnel, a project that will potentiall...
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China considers shutting down numerous dam facilities
By 2019, China had constructed nearly 24,000 large dams (41% of the total large dams worldwide). Currently, officials are considering shifting their By 2019, China had constructed nearly 24,000 larg...
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Major flood defense project in UK completed
A project that lasted for 20 years and aims at defending a vulnerable region to flooding in the UK has been completed. The project involves establishing protection infrastructure for the Broads Nat...
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Vancouver fire hall achieves Zero Carbon emissions
As the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon Building Program is on the act, the city of Vancouver face the challenge to build a structure th As the Canada Green Building Council’s Zero Carbon...
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