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Safety concerns over Chinese steel grating arises
Safety concerns over Chinese steel grating arises
Nadia Ibanez | Mon Jul 26, 2010
Letter submitted today to OSHA and CPSC alerting potential dangers of the Chinese steel product
Global pressure against USGBC
Global pressure against USGBC
Plastic piping aids green building
Plastic piping plays key role in green building
BIM used to design two new World Cup stadiums
BIM on the world stage at World Cup 2010
MeVEA Develops Crane Simulator Comment

MeVEA Develops Crane Simulator

Laura Clapper | Thu Aug 12, 2010
TAGS: construction simulation training, Faktia, Forssa Finland Adult Education Center, mobile and tower-crane operator training, real-time simulation, virtual engineering
MeVEA has created a crane simulator that will help Faktia offer mobile and tower-crane operator training in Finland
EPA approves Smart Sponge to clean up waterways Comment

EPA approves Smart Sponge to clean up waterways

Laura Clapper | Mon Aug 9, 2010
TAGS: antimicrobial agents, coliform bacteria, cost-effective technology, EPA, Green technology, industrial wastewater, municipal wastewater, Robert F. Kennedy Jr, Smart Sponge, stormwater runoff
Smart Sponge reduces the bacteria common in stormwater runoff, industrial and municipal wastewater, preventing pollution
Safety concerns over Chinese steel grating arises Comment

Safety concerns over Chinese steel grating arises

Nadia Ibanez | Mon Jul 26, 2010
TAGS: China, chinese steel, Construction safety, false claims, steel grating, United States
Letter submitted today to OSHA and CPSC alerting potential dangers of the Chinese steel product
Global pressure against USGBC Comment

Global pressure against USGBC

Nadia Ibanez | Wed Jul 21, 2010
TAGS: certified wood, forest certification standards, global, green building, LEED certification
Twelve nations are urging USGBC to accept multiple forest certification programs, rather than just FSC
Plastic piping aids green building Comment

Plastic piping plays key role in green building

Submitted by the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association | Thu Jun 24, 2010
TAGS: decentralized wastewater treatment, gray water, Green building technologies, new construction, radiant heating, remodeling, Sustainability
Study by Sustainability Edge Solutions shows plastic piping systems enable proper performance of green building technologies
BIM used to design two new World Cup stadiums Comment

BIM on the world stage at World Cup 2010

By Kevin Doyle | Thu Jun 10, 2010
TAGS: BIM, building information modeling, Construction, Construction industry, Software, South Africa, steel structure
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Mbombela Stadium were both built using advanced modeling techniques
The Home Depot announced a 41 percent in first quarter earnings Comment

Home Depot: Q1 earnings soar 41 percent

By Kevin Doyle | Tue May 18, 2010
TAGS: Construction, contractors, discretionary purchases, supplier, The Home Depot
Seasonal offerings and increase in customer transactions drive better-than-expected improvement
Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. distribution center Comment

Caterpillar: New parts center construction starts

By Kevin Doyle | Mon May 17, 2010
TAGS: caterpillar, Construction, construction equipment, distribution center, Logistics, Supply Chain
Design/Build specialist Clayco, Inc. overseeing $65m development of 1.5 million square foot plant in Ohio
Ashampoo of Germany Comment

Enhancing design with 3D CAD tools

By Kevin Doyle | Thu May 6, 2010
TAGS: 3D CAD, architects, CAD, Computer aided design, Construction
Construction Digital takes a look at some of the top 3D CAD software programs on the market today.
Business Information Modeling (BIM) software is catching on Comment

Anticipating a BIM boom

By Gabe Perna | Thu Mar 11, 2010
TAGS: Associated General Contractors of America, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Digital, global construction industry, Ken Simonson
With the industry expecting a flat 2010, construction firms may need to implement BIM and other technologies to improve efficiencies