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World first: 3-D printing a two-storey house in one piece
Kamp C, a centre for construction sustainability and innovation in Westerlo, Belgium, has produced on its premises what it says is the world’s first house to be 3-D printed in one piece. The 90-m2 model dwelling was created using a… →
Features
The cannabis industry’s need for better HVAC
Central chillers aren’t working out. Is there a better way?…
Improving insulation for retirement residences
A new project south of Vancouver has insulated parapets and balconies with structural thermal breaks.…
Acoustical consulting: Controlling noise and vibrations
A regulatory patchwork poses challenges for professional engineers.…
Legal bulletin: Construction contracts and COVID-19
This short legal bulletin raises some of the key legal considerations in managing the rapidly evolving impacts of the pandemic on the construction industry.…
Joint and several liability for engineers
The 1% rule is particularly problematic for consultants.…
Conversation: The benefits of CLT in structural engineering
Interest in using wood for large-scale projects continues to grow.…
