by Kendall Jones | Nov 13, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Photovoltaic concrete is a new kind of concrete that generates its own electricity by converting light to energy. This can be done using a process called semiconducting, which is similar to how solar panels work. The concrete panels are built with ultra thin solar...
by Kendall Jones | Nov 5, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Vietnam has completed construction on it’s largest onshore wind farm. The 12th and final turbine, constructed in the project’s second phase, was installed just ahead of the “imminent arrival” of south Vietnam’s monsoon season, the developer’s chairman Olivier Duguet...
by Kendall Jones | Nov 2, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Skypod by PLP Architecture is a new and unique elevator system design that is connected by a series of pods that snakes around the exterior of the skyscraper instead of using the original pulley system that hasn’t been improved upon since the traditional elevator was...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 30, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Hempcrete is a cheap and eco friendly composite made from fibers of the industrial hemp plant that’s mixed with lime to create a concrete like building material. The first hemp home in the United States is 90% energy efficient making it a revolutionary home in...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 25, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Domino’s Pizza announced in June of 2018 their plan to help with the pothole crisis sweeping across the US with their new “Paving for Pizza” initiative. Customers can nominate their hometowns for this pizza chain to repair the potholes plaguing your town in an effort...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 22, 2018 | BEST of Construction
3D printing has slowly been growing in popularity over the past few years, most recently making its imprint on the construction industry, making it a major part of the fourth industrial revolution. Most 3D printing technology in the construction industry uses concrete...
