Construction

Construction 13 Sep 2023

Mighty Buildings raises $52 million to accelerate global homebuilding expansion

Funds round with new and existing investors build out Mighty Buildings’ factories in North America and expand operations to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Construction 31 Aug 2023

CCG marks 10-year anniversary for six-span FRP Massachusetts bridge

Inspection on the state’s oldest moveable steel truss bridge since its renovation project in 2013 reveals CCG’s prefabricated FRP decking — said to be the largest composite vehicle span in the U.S. — is in optimal condition.

Sustainability 30 Aug 2023

Bio-based composite construction elements to combat climate change

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex cooperate to develop construction components made of bio-based plastics reinforced with natural fiber that can enable the storing of carbon for years or even decades.

Construction 30 Aug 2023

CirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions

Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.

Infrastructure 11 Aug 2023

KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement

To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.

Focus on Design 28 Jul 2023

Composites enable massive wastewater infrastructure project

To build complex drop shafts for New Zealand’s Central Interceptor project, RPC Technologies pushed the limits with glass and carbon fiber, vertical filament winding and UV-cure resins.

Design/Simulation 24 Jul 2023

Solico engineers sustainable Duplicor composite façade for The Pulse

Using long-term client Holland Composites’ 100% bio-based composite solution, Solico optimized the engineering of the new building’s approximately 1,100 composite elements.

Construction 19 Jul 2023

Dura Composites enters joint venture with Mekina Industries

The GFRP permanent formwork specialist, adding to Dura Composites’ 27 years of supplying structural walkways to infrastructure markets, aims to further its own composite construction products.

Construction 29 May 2023

Sireg Geotech fiberglass rebar supports Italian bridge reconstruction

The ETA-certified composite rebar was applied to the bridge’s precast elements for a lightweight, longer-lasting bridge that is also more resistant to corrosive elements.