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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

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The use of electric-powered machinery has become a crucial part of the construction industrys green transformation as it struggles with the requirement to lower its carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency. Some are going down the path of hydrogen and other renewable sources.

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$400 million Darwin Renewable Energy Hub consultation opens

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Image: stock.adobe.com/ teerapon Public feedback is being sought on the proposed development of a $400 million Darwin Renewable Energy Hub (REH). The project will play a pivotal role in supplying more affordable, secure and cleaner energy for households and businesses on the Darwin-Katherine electricity system.

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Sustainable Community Living Projects Design Guide

CCR Magazine

Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials. They know how to include green building ideas, energy-saving technology, and eco-friendly materials in every project. Architects need to carry out detailed checks of the site.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. From the July/August 2021 Issue. C and 2°C are progressively higher. “To

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2024 Construction Industry Outlook

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“While residential construction is declining, nationally the market remains in an upward cycle driven by concurrent booms in road, railway and renewables construction.” Construction costs also continue to rise, although at a slower pace than the past two years, and planning approvals and labour market constraints persist.

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Why Structural Integrity Matters: How to Build Safer Buildings

CCR Magazine

Early building stages of meticulous planning guarantee that every later component rests on a strong, lasting foundation. To create either deep or shallow foundations depending on particular site circumstances, engineers do thorough soil studies, appropriate compaction, and use premium-grade materials.

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Mass Timber Buildings: Sustainable Path to Net Zero Goals

CCR Magazine

With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials. “Mass timber offers cost and value considerations that developers and clients see as benefits. It is also estimated that forests in the U.S.