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

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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

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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

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. Autonomous forklifts and robot arms load, unload and transport goods within the warehouse area, connecting to one another and forming flexible conveyor belts. The trend of autonomous truck development has grown over the last couple of years.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

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London Airport. Dubai International Airport. As per 2019 Report). Construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport. The company offers his services in the various fields like Construction and Engineering which includes transportation, Oil and gas and chemical, wastewater and mining. Riyadh Metro, Saudi.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in India

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Infrastructure includes the construction of transportation, communication, sewage water, and electric systems in the country. The highway construction companies India consistently working on the various road projects in India. Larsen and Toubro works on many big road projects which are worth more than 18,000 crores.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in UAE

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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. The company also manufactures the precast panels and fabricate steel structures as well as transports ready- mixed concrete.

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My travel life: Nicholas Gleeson, blind traveller

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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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