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Can Construction Go Electric?

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Can Construction Go Electric?

Can Construction Go Electric? Construction sites don't always have access to electricity. Loud, chugging generators, mostly running on diesel fuel, are often the norm on sites, used to power a wide variety of tools, drop lights, and more. With the increasing need for technology on construction sites, demand for reliable power isn't going away anytime soon. Get our 43-Page Guide to Real Estate Investing Today! Real estate has long been the go-to investment for those looking to build long-term wealth for generations. Let us help you navigate this asset class by signing up for our comprehensive real estate investing guide....

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Inverness Castle transformation main construction contract out to tender

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Inverness Castle transformation main construction contract out to tender

Inverness Castle transformation main construction contract out to tender The Highland Council has published the main construction contract for the Inverness Castle transformation on the procurement website Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Exterior of Castle building, showing proposed new building linking the castle’s two towers, viewed from the east The contract signals the next stage in the transformation of Inverness Castle to become a tourism gateway for the Highlands. The planned construction will include: Reopening the original front entrance to the building in the south tower. Improving accessibility to all parts of the building, including a rooftop viewing area. Contemporary additions...

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Construction begins on vertical solar project in the Alps

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Construction begins on vertical solar project in the Alps

Construction begins on vertical solar project in the Alps The 2.2 MW vertical solar plant, built on a dam wall at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above the sea level, is expected to be commissioned within four months. The 2.2 MW project is being built at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above sea level. Switzerland-based energy company Axpo and power provider IWB announced that construction began on the 2.2 MW vertical PV system they have planned for the Muttsee dam in the Swiss Alps, at an altitude of almost 2,500 meters above sea level. Axpo said it secured...

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This one's designed for reuse and cuts emissions by 88%

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This one's designed for reuse and cuts emissions by 88%

A third of our waste comes from buildings. This one's designed for reuse and cuts emissions by 88% Roberto Minunno, Greg Morrison, Richard L. Gruner, and Timothy Michael O'Grady   Designing buildings so they can easily be taken apart and the materials reused provides a feasible and commercial pathway for minimising waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Our research shows one such Curtin University building, the Legacy Living Lab in Fremantle, reduces construction waste and cuts emissions to almost a tenth of what a conventional building process would produce. The modular, circular economy building produces benefits in all six environmental indicators...

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Innovative New Slate Effect Shower Trays from Matki

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Innovative New Slate Effect Shower Trays from Matki

Innovative New Slate Effect Shower Trays from Matki Matki Shower Trays may not seem like the most stylish element of your bathroom, but they are extremely important in keeping your bathroom watertight as well as giving the right overall look and feel to your bathroom.  The NEW range of Slate Effect Shower Trays and Shower Floors from Matki offers an interesting and tactile alternative to the shiny white shower trays of old. Shower trays have dramatically changed over the last decade and 2020 is set to be a year of yet further innovation in finishes and styles.  The Matki Slate Shower Floor offers a...

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