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China Opens its Longest Underwater Highway Tunnel

The Constructor

China opened its longest underwater highway tunnel for the public on Dec 30, 2021, after four years of construction, which started in January 2018.

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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Augmented reality (AR) has proven its value across multiple industries and has demonstrated that it can be leveraged beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. As such, the AR/VR market is expected to see a 77% CAGR from 2019-2023. In retail, brands are adopting augmented reality to enrich the online shopping experience, allowing shoppers to see what an item (e.g., a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment.

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How to Improve Warehouse Operations and Efficiency

The Constructor

With the cost of labor increasing across many markets, and recovery from the pandemic at the center of our focus, it’s essential to consider how to.

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Big Energy Projects Draw More Workers to Small Alberta Town

ENR Construction

Work near Edson on the $10B Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion, $1.8B expanded NGTL gas line and $1.2B Cascade Energy power plant has brought at least 2,500 workers to town, with housing scarce.

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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.

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Nubuck Vs Suede Leather Boots: Which One is Better?

Work Gearz

Leather is, has always been, and will always be the most preferred and loved choice for jackets and boots alike. The two most popular forms of leather are Nubuck and Suede. Naturally, since both are different, there’s going to be a comparison of which of the two is better. Nubuck vs Suede has been a long-going battle between the lovers of leather boots.

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IS 516 (1959): Method of Tests for Strength of Concrete (Highlighted Points)

Learn Civil Engineering

Objective of IS 516 (1959) Test The following three tests covered by this IS 516 (1959): Method of Tests for Strength of Concrete: Compressive strength of Concrete. Flexural Strength Modulus of elasticity of cement concrete Making and Curing Compression Test Specimens in the Laboratory The following steps will be adopted in the laboratory while performing […].

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Big Energy Projects Draw Lots of Workers to Small Alberta Town

ENR Construction

Work near Edson on the $10B Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion, $1.8B expanded NGTL gas line and $1.2B Cascade Energy power plant has brought at least 2,500 workers to town, with housing scarce.

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A Cycling Mission to Make Indian Villages Sustainable

Natural Building

Ankit, a 32-year-old former journalist from Jaipur, India, set out on a cycle mission to transform India’s villages into ecologically sustainable communities. For nearly four years, he has covered half the country—cycling across 15 states and 8 Union Territories in India. Along with teaching sustainable living he teaches the means for earning a living through eco-friendly ways.

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MARTA: GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker Died Jan. 14 by Suicide

ENR Construction

Executive was praised for his leadership and vision as the agency prepared to launch its largest-ever expansion.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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FTC Regulates What You can Say about Your Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

A business that generates renewable energy, say, with solar panels, but sells the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) for that renewable energy may not then claim it “uses” renewable energy. The Federal Trade Commissions has prescribed that such would be deceptive. That guidance from the FTC is not new, but as both onsite and offsite renewable energy has become a national holy grail, increasingly businesses are communicating to others about their green power, including as part of ESG disclosure

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MARTA: GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker Died by Suicide

ENR Construction

Parker was praised for his leadership and vision as the agency prepared to launch its largest-ever expansion.

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Parking In India | What Is Parking | Average Parking Space Size

CivilJungle

Introduction of Parking in India . Concerning the population, India stands 2nd in the world. The growing community of India, urbanisation, has introduced many recent problems, one of which is “Parking” The term, “Parking” indicates, placing of a vehicle temporarily in a particular place, designated for that purpose. The places where the cars are parked are termed as parking spaces.

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The Best Custom Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

While you can easily find a pair of brand-name mass-manufactured work boots in options that run from the inexpensive to the very expensive work boots made of premium leather and materials, nonetheless, custom-made boots are making a dent in the work boot industry. . A pair of custom-made work boots, often confused with hand-made boots speak to the artistry of the bootmaker.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?