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The looming Federal Government shutdown could impinge on infrastructure projects for years

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Concerns over the possible Federal Government shutdown next month are causing headaches for contractors of much-needed infrastructure projects across the country who fear a chain reaction in the construction industry could leave lasting setbacks that would take years to overcome.

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Secrets of a structural engineer

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Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios

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The cladding materials were chosen to reference the site's industrial history and contrast the surrounding red-brick warehouses, flats, offices and television studios. The photography is by Marco Cappelletti unless stated. The post OMA unveils Manchester's flexible cultural event space Aviva Studios appeared first on Dezeen.

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New concrete vaulted floor suggests path to cutting carbon emissions

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A type of flooring that uses 75 per cent less concrete than the current standard has been invented by researchers at the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Dundee, who say it could make a "major difference" to the construction industry's carbon footprint. ACORN aims to reshape use of concrete in construction.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

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There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). The materials used to construct any structure, whether it is a road, a bridge, or a building, are critical to the project’s success. Source: geotecheng.com.

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Lemay redesigns open-air theatre in Montreal’s La Fontaine Park

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Read: Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-f**k" their industry Across from the stage, the team installed benches made of wood, concrete and steel, which form a fan-shaped seating area that holds about 1,700 people. There is space for an additional 250 people on the grass.

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MAD unveils sunken Train Station in the Forest in Jiaxing

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Landscape consultant: Z'scape Landscape Planning and Design Lighting consultant: Beijing Sign Lighting Industry Group Signage consultant: NDC CHINA Interior design consultant: Shanghai Xian Dai Architectural Decoration & Landscape Design Research Institute Co.