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Wood Wizardry in Oregon: Innovation Raises the Roof for PDX Terminal B

ENR Construction

Drones, self-propelled modular transporters and a curtain wall that really does hang off the roof like a curtain are all notable technologies that made installing an 18-million-lb timber roof possible at Portland International Airport.

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CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo

GCP Applied Technologies

CHRYSO & GCP Present Low Carbon Concrete Innovations at Canadian Concrete Expo Phillip.fry@gc… Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:40 Solving Canada’s toughest concrete challenges, connect with experts at Booth #2472 GCP Applied Technologies February 07, 2024 Feb.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Portland International Airport.

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Mass timber high-rise project on hold in Portland, Ore.

BD+C

Framework, a 12-story tall wood building planned for Portland, Ore., Initiated in 2014, the mixed-use project was said to push the boundaries of resilient and sustainable innovation. has been placed on hold for the foreseeable future. The structure was billed as the first wood high-rise in the U.S.

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GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE – ECOFRIENDLY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL

The Constructor

Geopolymer concrete is an innovative and ecofriendly construction material and an alternative to Portland cement concrete. Use of geopolymer reduces. Concrete Technology Special Concrete Concrete Types special concrete'

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Robotics in architecture and construction: An industry shift

BD+C

Just as the invention of ultra-strong Portland cement and innovative Building Information Modeling (BIM) software dramatically improved the way we design and construct buildings, robotics will have an equally integral role in our industry.

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. Earthquake retrofitting requirements could be on the horizon in Portland.