by Kendall Jones | Dec 31, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The Guardian XO Max is a robotic exoskeleton designed to enable construction workers to lift heavy objects for prolonged periods of time without straining their muscles, this could be the future of construction. Rather than replace construction workers with machines,...
by Kendall Jones | Dec 17, 2018 | BEST of Construction
A research team based out of Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering have developed a 3D printed flexible cement that only gets stronger when pressure is applied. Among the team members are professors Jan Olek, Pablo Zavattieri, Jeffrey Youngblood, and...
by Kendall Jones | Dec 14, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center near the Denver International Airport is the largest construction project in America today. This massive 1,501 room facility is getting national attention, both for its size and because of the fact that it’s the first...
by Kendall Jones | Dec 12, 2018 | BEST of Construction
An ancient salt mine in the Transylvanian countryside has turned into an interesting and unlikely tourist attraction, an underground amusement park. Salina Turda will be a completely unique experience for anyone willing to take the trip to experience all it has to...
by Kendall Jones | Nov 27, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland nicknamed the “earthscraper” is a groundbreaking new hotel built in an abandoned quarry, 88 metres below ground. This hotel will be the first of its kind, taking over 10 years to complete, with a team of more than 5,000...
by Kendall Jones | Nov 14, 2018 | BEST of Construction
All-electric homes are becoming the default for new residential construction in the greater Sacramento, California area. Earlier this year Dr. Horton, a national homebuilder, broke ground on two all-electric projects in North Natomas, a neighborhood in Sacramento....
