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Caterpillar and Trimble Extend Long-Standing Joint Venture to Accelerate Grade Control Innovation and Customer Adoption Across the Construction Sector

Civil + Structural Engineer

The agreement includes expanded distribution of grade control solutions in the construction sector to accelerate innovation and customer adoption. We are proud of what we’ve developed to help customers optimize their operations, including grade control. Today’s announcement is a continuation of this collaboration.

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Luxury Development in Utah Uses Leading-Edge Tech to Enhance Health and Wellbeing

The Pro Builder

In addition, the Velvaere development is looking to earn its WELL certification , which is administered by Delos subsidiary the International WELL Building Institute. Crestron Electronics : The Crestron Home OS automation platform will be used throughout Velvaere to unite control of audio and video, temperature, and lighting.

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Brad Jacobs Entering Building Products Distribution Industry

CCR Magazine

After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.

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Blended Cements with Limestone

GCP Applied Technologies

Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability. Portland Limestone cement has distinct advantages in terms of performance, controlling strength, reducing cost, and enhancing sustainability. Cement production. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

They are manufactured under rigorous quality control to ensure uniform, predictable performance. Low-range water reducers – This set of water reducers provide superior water reduction, compressive strength, and set time control. This product conforms to ASTM C618, Class N Specifications for Natural and Calcined Pozzolans.

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What Are Our Affordable Housing Options? Really

The Pro Builder

But rather than streamline stick-building—the most impactful thing in a builder’s control—some in our industry seem fixated on relatively fringe, albeit innovative, ideas to address the crisis. Like panelization and modular housing—two far more mature technologies— 3D printing suffers from high capital costs and distribution issues.

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The Critical Role of Utility Vegetation Management: Integrating AI and Digital Twins for Enhanced Safety and Reliability

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. driven by the growing demands of transmission and distribution infrastructure.