Every year, tornadoes, hurricanes and other extreme windstorms cause numerous injuries and deaths in the United States. While we cannot stop these storms from occurring, we can respond by understanding…
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Shortages of construction materials fuel growth in modular homebuilding
Modular and prefabricated construction has gained popularity in recent years and construction materials shortages are further poised to elevate the sector. Startups in the construction space have raised nearly $1.5…
Spanish university develops 3D-printed beams from recycled plastic to replace reinforced concrete
A team from the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain have developed an alternative to reinforced concrete beams that are used in the construction sector. By using additive manufacturing, they…
