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The Importance of Construction Cost Estimating and How to Succeed
In the construction industry, winning a bid is the ultimate goal. However, the road towards achieving that goal is full of twists and...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Artificial Intelligence in Construction
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry is a reality that offers unique solutions to improve productivity...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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From Skyscrapers to Hollow Cubes: Saudi Arabia's Epic Architectural Journey
Saudi Arabia is known for its grandiose architecture, and the latest proposed structure to join the ranks is the Mukaab, a hollow...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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The Rise of 3D Printing in Construction
Human beings possess remarkable adaptability, and when faced with unfamiliar situations or new processes, we tend to experience some...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 21, 20232 min read
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Concrete Takeoff Advice for Contractors and Estimators
In order to be profitable, you need to nail your takeoff when you estimate your next concrete job. You will either overestimate or...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 15, 20234 min read
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Building Skyscrapers without tower cranes
The Exchange Tower in Detroit, Michigan is a 63-m tall building that showcases an advanced modular construction technique known as...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Ground Screws an Alternative to Concrete Foundations
Ground screws have revolutionized the way foundations are built. No longer limited to traditional concrete foundations that can be messy,...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 3, 20232 min read
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Chameleon-Like" Building Material Cools and Heats Homes with Ease
Revolutionizing the Way Buildings Regulate Temperature: "Chameleon-Like" Building Material Unveiled Imagine having a building material...

Deen Gabriel
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Retrofitting Coal Power Plants for a Nuclear Future: The Possibilities and Challenges
The idea of converting old coal-powered power plants into nuclear power plants has been gaining traction as a potential solution to...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 26, 20232 min read
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bipedal robot Atlas is now tossing tool bags around a (fake) construction site
In a new video released by Boston Dynamics, a construction worker is seen receiving tools passed to him by the company's prototype Atlas...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 19, 20232 min read
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Graphene is Making Concrete Stronger and Greener
Graphene, the "wonder material" discovered at the University of Manchester in 2004, may hold the key to reducing the carbon footprint of...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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Everything You Need to Know About Painting Tiles
Tile in bathrooms and kitchens can become drab and outdated over time, but replacing them can be costly and labor-intensive. Painting...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 11, 20232 min read
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The Secret of Ancient Roman Concrete: Researchers Uncover Self-Healing Properties in Ultradurable Co
The ancient Romans were known for their advanced engineering skills, creating durable structures such as the Pantheon and aqueducts that...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Hempcrete blocks, the Sustainable, Versatile, and Reliable Building Material of the Future
HempCrete blocks are a revolutionary building material that has numerous benefits for both builders and the environment. Made from hemp...

Deen Gabriel
Jan 5, 20231 min read
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Salt bricks: the strong, sustainable alternative to cement
A professor at a University in Jerusalem has developed a process to turn excess salt into bricks. The process involves adding a patented...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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How to Paint
Step 1. Prepare the surface Start by carefully examining your walls for any gaps or cracks, and fill these with a drywall or crack filler...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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9 Mega Infrastructure Projects planned for SA
Patricia de Lille has gazetted the registration of nine infrastructure projects with Infrastructure South Africa (ISA). The gazette was...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Texas-based startup receives NASA contract to build Moon buildings
NASA has strengthened its relationship with ICON, an Austin, Texas-based provider of building technologies, in an effort to identify...

Deen Gabriel
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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These spider excavators came straight out of the Transformers movie
The innovative boom and high-tech chassis that make up the walking excavators' unique features allow them to change their wheels and...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 29, 20222 min read
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Smart solar leaf lights will light up the streets for the World Cup in Qatar
The sustainability plan for Qatar's World Cup hosting included the installation of decorative off-grid solar street lighting from the...

Deen Gabriel
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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