by Kendall Jones | Oct 16, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Binishell inflatable concrete homes was originally developed by architect Dante Bini in the 1960’s but the project was eventually abandoned due to little faith in the actual strength of the dome structures. Dante’s son, Nicolo Bini, grew up to follow in his father’s...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 10, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Inventor Dahir Semenov from Russia has reinvented airborne travel with the flying train. This incredible form of transportation can travel at speeds up to 400 miles per hour and can transport up to 2,000 passengers. Semenov says that his invention could improve the...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 9, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in Sandouping China is the largest dam in the world measuring at 2,335 metres or 7,660 feet long with the height reaching 185 metres or 607 feet. The dam is so large that it actually slows the rotation of the Earth. Three Gorges...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 4, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Hurricane Resistant Homes North Carolina-based prefab home builder, Deltec, has designed a home that can withstand even the strongest hurricane. It was designed so that families displaced by these catastrophic storms can have some peace of mind as they evacuate, that...
by Kendall Jones | Oct 1, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Built Robotics, a San Francisco based robotics company, is developing driver-less bulldozers and excavators in an effort to simplify the construction process and make it safer for workers to operate the heavy machinery. Instead of sitting in a dusty cab all day, the...
by Kendall Jones | Sep 27, 2018 | BEST of Construction
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the longest, deepest, tunnel in the world. It was created to revolutionize European freight transport by providing a high-speed rail link between northern and southern Europe, running directly under the Swiss Alps. After nearly two decades...
by Kendall Jones | Sep 25, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Boxwall Flood Barrier Boxwall Flood Barrier is a freestanding temporary flood barrier made by Flood Control International for a fast and easy solution when flood threats occur. The Boxwall works without any external fastening when placed on hard, even surfaces like...
by Kendall Jones | Sep 19, 2018 | BEST of Construction
In this article, explore 3 tools that could make construction easier, like Gaffgun, Roof Ridge Ladder Hook, and Easy Lift Pro. The GaffGun The GaffGun is a tape applicator that easily lays floor tape over cables. It gathers the cables effortlessly into its...
by Kendall Jones | Sep 17, 2018 | BEST of Construction
3D printing has the capability to change the world in many different ways, in particular the construction industry. From 3D printed homes and bridges 3D printing can do just about anything. In this article we’ll explore the top 3 of the most innovative uses of 3D...
by Kendall Jones | Sep 12, 2018 | BEST of Construction
Since its use by the Romans in 150 BC, concrete has become the most popular building material in the world, but even after 2,000 years of use we have still found that all concrete eventually crack and usually lead up to a collapse of some kind. “The problem with...
