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Bouygues subsidiary begins work on phase I of Philippine rail project
WEBBouygues Construction’s subsidiary VSL International has launched the first phase construction of North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) in the Philippines. The rail project was awarded by Taisei Corporation and the D.M. Consunji, Inc (DMCI) group. The contract, worth €100m, will also cover the precast and installation of the bridge segments.
How Construction Robots on the Rise in Embracing Automation
WEBOct 16, 2019 — According to GlobalData forecasts, spending on IoT in construction will reach $9.6bn by 2025. For an industry that has large sites to manage, strict project timelines, hazardous working conditions, and tight profit margins, IoT can create a manageable view of construction sites for project managers, streamline operations, and protect workers.
Wembley Stadium, London - World Construction Network
WEBNov 3, 2023 — The venue was originally developed as the main attraction of the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. Construction of the old Wembley Stadium began in January 1922 and it was inaugurated in April 1923. Architects Sir John Simpson and Maxwell Ayerton designed the stadium, which had a capacity of 127,000.
Burj Khalifa (Burj Dubai) - World Construction Network
WEBMay 9, 2004 — Burj Khalifa has set a new world record for vertical concrete pumping for a building by pumping to over 460m (1,509ft). The construction has required an estimated 330,000m² of cement, 39,000t of steel rebar and 142,000m² of glass. The foundation slab of the tower is 80,000ft² in size and the piling is over 50m deep.
Work begins on $20bn Diriyah Gate giga project in Saudi Arabia
WEBWCN Editorial Team July 1, 2020. Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has commenced construction on SAR75bn ($20bn) Diriyah Gate, a new cultural and lifestyle tourism destination located in Diriyah, Riyadh. Located 15 minutes north-west of Riyadh city centre, the Diriyah Gate project aims to transform 7km2 of Diriyah city ...
The five largest manufacturing plant construction projects in the …
WEBAug 23, 2024 — Here are the top five manufacturing plant construction projects that commenced in the US in Q2 2024, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database. 1. Marshall County Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant. The project involves the construction of a 185,806m 2 battery cell manufacturing plant with a generating capacity of 21GWh on 202ha ...
Saudi Arabia begins four urban development projects worth …
WEBSep 25, 2019 — The Riyadh Art project, which is said to be the world’s largest government investment in public art, aims to engage artists and citizens from all around the world, as well as strengthen social values, improve civilized interaction, knowledge transfer, creative cooperation, and stimulate recreational and creative movement.
Building Green: Why Aluminium Construction Future of Sustainable
WEBNov 11, 2019 — Aluminium Construction: Advantages and Applications. As advances in smelting methods drastically improved the production process for aluminium after the late industrial era, its price plummeted from around $14,000 per metric ton in 1900 to $2,340 by 1948. The newfound accessibility of this lightweight wonder-metal saw it quickly rise to ...
Artificial Intelligence in Construction: Innovations, Patents, and …
WEBJun 3, 2024 — These technologies offer benefits such as improved safety, efficiency, and accuracy in construction processes. For example, AI can help in detecting and preventing accidents, ensuring proper hand hygiene, optimizing transportation systems, and predicting user intent for access control devices. By acquiring these patents, construction companies ...