World’s First Operational 3-D Printed Excavator is One Step Closer to Reality

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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – For the past two years, a conglomerate of trade associations, industry, government and academia have been collaborating on the world’s first operational 3-D printed excavator. That project made a giant leap forward with the recent printing of a prototype that leveraged large-scale additive manufacturing technologies and further explores the feasibility of printing with metal alloys. Known affectionately as Project AME (Additive Manufactured Excavator), the excavator is being 3-D printed using various machines at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, in Tennessee, to create and assemble three components: the cab, the boom and a heat exchanger. … Read more

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Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention Garners Growing Industry Support

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PRINCETON, N.J. – In the wake of a recent Centers for Disease Control report that showed construction is one of the most at-risk industries for suicide, the Construction Financial Management Association established the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, with the goal of providing and disseminating information and resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction. As the movement to build a zero-suicide industry grows, key industry organizations have pledged their support through joining the Alliance. The first organization to join, the National Association of Surety Bond Producers, immediately recognized the importance of this initiative. The newest Alliance … Read more

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Skanska’s Expo 2 Project Receives Envision Platinum Certificate for Green Infrastructure

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Skanska’s project, the Expo Line Phase 2 Extension, located in Los Angeles, California, has received Envision Platinum certification from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. It is the first transit project to receive the certification, as well as Skanska’s first Envision-certified project. Additionally, at more than $700 million, it is the largest project by contract value to achieve the certification. Much like LEED for building construction, Envision is a groundbreaking resource for professionals involved in planning, designing, building and maintaining civil infrastructure. The system provides a holistic framework for evaluating and rating the community, environmental and economic … Read more

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Time-Lapse Movie Reveals Official Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium

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From the demolition of the Metrodome to the first touchdown in the new U.S. Bank Stadium, the construction transformation has been captured via a broadcast and shareable time-lapse video. The recently released video showcases 32 months of progress with high-definition imagery. See the entire construction process from start to opening day in just three minutes by clicking here. “From the demolition of the beloved Metrodome to the inaugural home opener at the game-changing U.S. Bank Stadium, it has been an honor to document this historic transformation of downtown Minneapolis,” said Brian Cury, CEO and founder of EarthCam. “We worked hand … Read more

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Construction of GE Global Operations Center at The Banks Complete

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield  & Gorrie recently completed construction of GE’s Global Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Part of The Banks development, the 10-story building adds 330,000 square feet of Class A office space to Cincinnati’s Riverfront. Carter is the developer and owner of the GE building. With an open interior layout, GE’s new space centers on collaboration, offering unique opportunities for teamwork among its employees. The design features group workstations, huddle areas and bold décor, including graphics of Cincinnati and GE’s history. From the outset of the project, GE envisioned an efficient, team-oriented, creative workspace for global operations, the … Read more

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