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Cement Technology Roadmap Shows How the Path to Achieve CO2 Reductions up to 24% by 2050

June 1, 2018 - in Buildings, Structural components

Paris and Geneva: A combination of technology and policy solutions could provide a pathway to reduce direct carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry by 24% below current levels by 2050, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency…

How the World’s Tallest Timber Building Withstands Fire

Mjøstårnet will be the world's tallest timber building. But what if a fire breaks out? “The fire safety measures that have been implemented in Mjøstårnet…

How the World’s Tallest Timber Building Withstands Fire

May 29, 2018 - in Buildings

Mjøstårnet will be the world's tallest timber building. But what if a fire breaks out? See the new film on fire safety in Mjøstårnet here. “The…

Old Building Converts to “Living Building.” First in California

May 22, 2018 - in Buildings, Featured, News, Projects

The Architectural Nexus office in Sacramento recently was certified as the first ever Living Building Challenge building in California. This “Living Building” uses recycled rainwater as its water supply and solar panels generate all of its energy. Waste?…

Maryland DOT State Highway Administration Approves Keystone® KeySystem™ II Retaining Wall System

May 17, 2018 - in News, Structural components

MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2018) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) recently issued approval of the Keystone® KeySystem II™ retaining wall system, using Keystone Compac® II or III and TenCate Miragrid® reinforcement for use on state highway…

Sturdy and Stylish

May 11, 2018 - in Buildings, Structural components

Anodized aluminum provides excellent durability and ease of installation for architectural exteriors, all while making fashionable, modern designs a reality   Unlike any other metal available for the construction market, coil-anodized aluminum is uniquely…

Cortec’s Solutions Rehabilitate Vulnerable Structures: MCI Technology Used to Restore Historical Buildings in Europe

May 10, 2018 - in Buildings

Saint Donatus, symbol of the city of Zadar is classified among the most famous and most valuable monuments in Croatia. Moreover, due to its unusual cylindrical appearance and robust monumentality, it belongs to the most significant European pre-Romanesque…

Willis Tower Earns WiredScore’s Platinum Certification for Excellent Connectivity

May 10, 2018 - in Awards, Buildings

CHICAGO – Whether they are uploading, downloading or streaming content, the more than 16,000 people who work and visit Willis Tower each day have reason to celebrate. Willis Tower has earned a coveted Platinum-level Wired Certification from WiredScore for…

EGI Becomes Fitwel Champion, Adding Fitwel to Expansive Certifications Portfolio

May 9, 2018 - in Buildings

(ATLANTA, GA ) – EGI joins the ranks of fellow industry pioneers as Fitwel Champion, leading the healthy building movement by employing Fitwel’s transformative approach to health and well-being in the built environment. Fitwel is a global benchmarking…

Video: Developing Better Concrete

MDOT is working with U-M to create safer and stronger roads and infrastructure.