International Projects Recognized at Annual ACI in Concrete Construction Awards Convention

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The eighth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Chau Chak Wing Museum, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The winning concrete project also received first place in the mid-rise structures category at the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards during the ACI Concrete Convention in October. The Chau Chak Wing Museum at The University of Sydney is the culmination of many years of strategic planning that consolidates the University’s Nicholson, Macleay, Power and University Art collections and showcases some of Australia’s … Read more

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Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar Model of Sustainability, Respect for Cultural Heritage

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Soccer fans across the globe recently witnessed the start of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 inside the Al Bayt stadium, built by Webuild, approximately 40 kilometers from Doha. With a capacity of more than 60,000 spectators, the Al Bayt has distinguished itself as a model of sustainability and respect for Qatar’s cultural heritage. Commissioned by the Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium’s unique and unmistakable shape is inspired by the bayt al sha’ar, the traditional tent of the Qatari that represents hospitality in Arab culture. The Al Bayt stadium, which hosted the tournament’s opening ceremony with the participation of His … Read more

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Get Smarter About Electric Construction Equipment

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Submitted by CONEXPO-CON/AGG Sustainability in the construction industry is being advanced by the public and private sectors. Governments are adopting more clean-air regulations at local and regional levels and companies are adopting sustainability policies and asking partners to help them meet their targets. Consequently, many manufacturers have already developed – or are in the process of developing – electric-powered construction equipment to meet increasing emissions regulations, provide efficiency improvements and lower operating costs. All electric, electric/hydraulic and battery-operated versions rival their diesel and gas counterparts in performance, notes Joel Honeyman, vice president of Global Innovation at Bobcat. The changing industry … Read more

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Consortium to Lead €928 Million Genoa Breakwater Project

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Webuild will lead the consortium that will build a breakwater for the Port of Genoa with partners Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Fincosit and Sidra in a project valued at €928 million. Webuild will have a 40% stake in the consortium. The breakwater — known in Italian as “Nuova Diga Foranea” — will be a unique project worldwide due to its scale and engineering complexity. It will be built offshore, leaving port activities uninterrupted. It will rest on an underwater foundation, whose varying depth will be up to 50 meters, making it one of the deepest in the world. It will … Read more

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Handling Mass Timber on the Jobsite

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By Joe Hovan Mass timber construction has taken hold in a big way. These structures, made of various types of wood products such as cross laminated timber, glue-laminated beams, laminated veneer lumber, nail-laminated timber or dowel-laminated timber, rival traditional steel and concrete building materials in terms of durability, seismic performance and fire resistance. They are also lighter in weight and result in less costly foundations. In addition, because mass timber components are machined to a high precision (+/- 1mm), the installation onsite is faster, less noisy and utilizes a smaller crew than alternative materials. Not to mention, they are really … Read more

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