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Construction Equipment

Japanese companies develop 300-ton pendulums that reduce swaying in skyscrapers during earthquakes

Two Japanese companies have developed giant pendulums they say, when installed atop a skyscraper, can shorten vibrations and reduce swaying caused by earthquakes by as much as 60 percent. Mitsui Fudosan, a real estate developer, and construction firm Kajima developed a 300-ton pendulum that, according to a report from CNET, “will act as a counterweight […]

August 15, 2013

Construction Equipment

Don’t lower your tailgate: GM details aerodynamic design of 2014 Silverado and Sierra, debunks myths

When you view the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra side-by-side with the 2013 models, one of the first things you notice is that they look bigger. There’s more bulk in their new front-end designs. So it might come as a surprise to hear that these new trucks are actually more aerodynamic than their sleeker […]

May 28, 2013

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Is there a limit to how tall we can build skyscrapers?

The Atlantic Cities has posted an immensely interesting article on whether or not the constant desire within human beings to build the tallest building possible will ever reach a point where it can do no more. These days it seems like there’s a new contender for “world’s tallest building” every time you turn around. In […]

May 2, 2013

Roadbuilding

In the Persian Gulf: It’s art. It’s a bridge.

There is this bridge. And it is something to see. The Sheikh Zayed Bridge joins Abu Dhabi Island to the mainland on the southern shore of the Persian Gulf, and it is an excellent example of the seamless coming together of design, engineering and construction within a single transportation project. New photos from London company […]

April 10, 2013

Business

Pittsburgh’s breathing building

With an eye on promoting the revitalization of downtown Pittsburgh as well as energy conservation and organizational productivity, the Tower at PNC Plaza is likely PNC Financial Services’ proudest design moment yet. Architectural design of the building was led by Gensler while Buro Happold led engineering and Paladino & Co consulted on green design, according […]

December 6, 2012

Business

Competition, tech spur consolidation of construction, design firms

As a result of the long recession and the ability to collaborate more closely thanks to growing adoption of new technologies, a trend has developed of architectural, engineering and construction firms consolidating into AEC firms. The trend is discussed in detail in a new report by FMI and Philip Warner research consultant Steve Isaacs. “…The […]

December 4, 2012

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The heart of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Though the most well-known San Francisco bridge is the Golden Gate, the Bay Bridge carries 150,000 more vehicles per day than its more famous counterpart  and celebrated its 76th birthday last week. Plus, the inner-workings of the bridge are pretty cool. You’ll definitely want to check out this graphic from MercuryNews.com which details the bridge’s […]

November 19, 2012

Construction Equipment

Government figures ignore “higher learning” options

Sigh. The U.S. Census Bureau has just released two studies. The first, Field of Degree and Earnings by Selected Employment Characteristics: 2011, shows if you have a penchant for engineering, you’re in luck. People who majored in engineering had the highest earnings of any bachelor’s degree field, at $92,000 per year And the second study — take […]

October 15, 2012

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They’re NASA and they know it

NASA, videos, engineers

August 16, 2012

Equipment

Terex celebrates 40th anniversary, adds new truck design

During the second half of 2012, Terex will celebrate its 40th anniversary of manufacturing front discharge mixer trucks by restarting its new truck assembly line. The company signed a new truck order with a large ready mix concrete producer operating in multiple Midwestern states which will carry into 2013. Hiring for welding, assembly, engineering and […]

August 13, 2012

Construction Equipment

Deister selects Process Machinery as new dealer

Deister Machine Company has appointed Process Machinery as its exclusive representative for the territory of Indiana, Kentucky, and the Ohio region south of I-70. The Shelbyville, Kentucky-based company has more than 30 years of industry experience and offers new and used equipment sales; parts and service support; fabrication; fabrication; turnkey project management; concrete, structural and […]

July 30, 2012

Technology

BUILT IN AMERICA

Louisiana storm surge barrier takes top global honors   The Lake Borgne Surge Barrier–a two-mile tall, 26-foot tall concrete and steel bulkwark against hurricanes and floodwaters, has been named the world’s most outstanding engineering achievement for 2012. Built in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, the $1.1 billion barrier’s primary designer was a […]

May 1, 2012