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Study Reveals the Strength of Tire Walls

Natural Building

A study by The University of South Australia has verified the structural integrity of walls constructed from tires packed with earth. Tire waste represents a major sustainability challenge globally, with Australia alone generating an average of 55 million (450,000 tons) of used tires each year. A team of scientists has rigorously assessed the structural integrity of a test tire wall to examine how the structure performed under various stressors.

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Wellington Boots Vs Muck Boots: Who wins?

Work Gearz

Waterproof sturdy boots are something that everyone wishes for. Be it a busy day in a muddy field or a long trip hiking, these boots are definitely a necessity. Wellington boots are one of my favorites and so are muck boots. I have used them both and I can help you decide which is better and which suits you more. So let’s start exploring… What Muck and Wellington boots made of?

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Labor Pact Readies Delayed Maryland Purple Line for Major Restart

ENR Construction

New Dragados/OHL team is set to resume full-scale construction on 16-mile light-rail system in D.C.

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Labor Pact Readies Delayed Maryland Purple Line for Major Restart

ENR Construction

New Dragados/OHL team is set to resume full-scale construction on 16-mile light-rail system in D.C. suburbs now about four years behind schedule due to numerous disputes and previous contractor Fluor's departure.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.