6 Technologies Driving Future of Construction

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By Al Cervero I grew up with visions of the future from TV shows like The Jetsons and Star Trek, optimistic depictions of the future that had one major thing in common: Machines and technology not just doing more of the day-to-day work, but allowing the people of their worlds to do more and live better, safer lives. Recent leaps in technology over the past decade is starting to make the “distant future” seem closer than many of us expected. The biggest leaps impacting the construction industry include power storage (batteries), digital imaging, global positioning technology, display technology, information transfer … Read more

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PORR to Revitalize Iconic Office Building in Zurich

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PORR SUISSE AG has acquired a Design-Build project for Zürich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG. The heritage-protected Schader office building is a modern architectural gem in a prime location on the banks of Lake Zurich in Switzerland. The comprehensive refurbishment will be realized within the next 15 months. The contract involves stripping down the building, strengthening the supporting structure and upgrading all of the existing building technology and systems. The listed historic staircases and various other features will be refurbished by PORR in accordance with stringent regulations. Another focal point of the project is revitalizing the heritage-protected facade: every element of the facade … Read more

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Balfour Beatty JV Awarded Hong Kong International Airport Expansion Contract

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Balfour Beatty and 50/50 joint venture, Gammon, has been awarded a four-year HK$12.88-billion contract for the expansion of terminal 2 at Hong Kong International Airport, by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Gammon will be responsible for the expansion of the main terminal 2 building and construction of interconnecting bridges, mechanical and electrical works, as well as associated viaducts and roads. The expansion of terminal 2 forms part of the three-runway system project at Hong Kong International Airport, which on completion will allow for both arrivals and departures from one terminal and increase overall passenger capacity. In the first half of … Read more

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Construction Complete on 1st All-Timber Building in UK’s King’s Cross

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Construction of the King’s Cross Sports Hall, a community sports center and gym, located at the northeast edge of the 67-acre King’s Cross development, has now completed in London, England. BAM Construct UK served as general contractor on the project. The building, designed by Bennetts Associates alongside engineering company Arup, features an indoor sports hall and a health and fitness suite over two levels. The sports hall has been built to Sport England standards and can be used as four badminton courts, a basketball court, a volleyball court or a five-a-side football pitch. The building will be operated by Camden … Read more

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Mecalac AS1600 Swing Loader Transforms Mobility

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Mecalac offers the AS1600 swing loader with the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side. The AS1600 — and all models in the AS Swing Loader Series — represents a departure from traditional wheel loader design for superior performance on any jobsite. A rigid frame and 4-wheel steering provide productivity and stability while driving, operating and unloading in virtually any condition or terrain. The AS1600 requires only half the space of conventional loaders for tasks such as loading trucks or discharging materials into trenches and features three steering options — 2 wheel, 4 wheel and crab. … Read more

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