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5 Design Considerations When Building In Harsh Environments

Construction Marketing

Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments. Additionally, they should be low-maintenance, cost-effective, and readily available.

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The Super Sack: The Endless Potential for the Perfect Transportation

Construction Marketing

What if there was a transportation method that could handle any load, large or small? These sacks have endless potential for perfect transportation. Super sacks are essentially large sacks made of a lightweight, yet durable material. How does the super sack compare to other forms of transportation packaging?

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe.

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How a Bulk Fuel-Transportation Solution is Maximizing Efficiency for Soil Designs

Construction Business Owner

This new adaptation allows construction companies to deliver between 460 and 920 gallons of fuel—and another 100 gallons of DEF—to their jobsites without ever having to employ a driver who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement.

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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In the transport sector the journey is only just beginning. Considering the challenges ahead, the Australian transport sector has collaborated for the first time to find a collective route forward. The transport transition. With the right system, a designer can visualise a project and assess its impact on the environment.

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Common Types of Crane Lifting Equipment

Construction Marketing

They allow crane operators to handle different types of materials and perform certain tasks more efficiently. They allow workers to move and transport incredibly heavy, bulky and awkward loads without the risk of injury. They are used for lifting loads directly, and their capacity varies based on their design and size.

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Analyzing impact of building materials to address climate change

Construction Specifier

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is only a part of a material’s total carbon footprint. The material’s contribution to reducing operational carbon must also be considered. A case in point is roofing. What is embodied carbon?