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Dispatch from Alaska: insights on moisture, soil, and material performance

Construction Specifier

The most recent study, conducted in 2019, built on previous findings from research done in Alaska and Canada, examines the use of insulation in roadway embankments and airport runways. Damage to buildings, roads, and paved areas is another side effect of thawing permafrost layers.

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XPS delivers high R-values in below-grade applications

Construction Specifier

The thermal performance (R-value) of extruded and expanded polystyrene (XPS and EPS) insulation under roads and airfields in cold climates is critical to protect infrastructure from damage caused by permafrost thaw, frost heave, and seasonal thaw weakening. by John Woestman. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

Business Facilities

A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. In addition to warehouses, autonomous vehicles in logistics can also be found in airports, harbors and yards. As the city grows, its airport activity expands. The trend of autonomous truck development has grown over the last couple of years.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in UAE

CivilJungle

In 2019, Property Developer Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club also signed a deal with Al Habtoor Group to expand its portfolio in the UAE through three hotel resorts. Construction of the Abu Dhabi Airport. Jafza flyover over Sheikh Zayed Road. Extension of the academic City Road. Construction of parallel Road projects.

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Concrete – Grade, Types and Uses in 2019

Construction Test

We described concrete mix, types and uses in 2019. Asphalt concrete is a composite material, mixture of aggregates and asphalts commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, as well as the core of embankment dams. These have a widespread application in the road repairs as they can be reused after a few hours.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

London Airport. Dubai International Airport. As per 2019 Report). Construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Construction of Sky Harbour International Airport. Construction of Miami International Airport Northside runway. Construction of Alaska International Airport. Riyadh Metro, Saudi.

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My travel life: Nicholas Gleeson, blind traveller

Construction Test

Nicholas Gleeson, winner of the Australian Geographic Spirit of Adventure Award 2019, disability advocate and consultant. arriving at Sydney International Airport, I walked into the terminal using my white cane to indicate I was blind. I arrive at the airport too early, smiling. THE TRAVELLER. Number of countries visited.

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