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November 27 - December 1, 2023 How do I deal with the small cracks and fractures that occur along the edges and corners of the stone imprints in some of my stamped concrete work?
November 27 - December 1, 2023 A specification requires Manufacturer X’s system “or equivalent.” What does “or equivalent” mean, and who decides what’s “equivalent?”
November 20 - November 24, 2023 What’s the best way to protect a masonry wall from freeze/thaw cycling?
November 20 - November 24, 2023 What causes bubbling or cratering of an epoxy intermediate coat when applied over epoxy zinc-rich primer?
November 13 - November 17, 2023 How do I clean off mortar smears that were allowed to cure for six months on a new architectural block building?
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November 27 - December 1, 2023 The U.S. Green Building Council launched its draft for the new LEED v5 rating system for Operations and Maintenance of existing buildings, which will adopt minimum requirements for embodied carbon by using a data-driven approach to certification. Do you believe this certification is a practical way to move toward net zero buildings?
November 27 - December 1, 2023 The National Energy Technology Laboratory has announced a new development in advanced sensors for the detection and prediction of corrosion in natural gas pipelines, using either optical fiber-based or passive wireless sensing technology. Should this technology be adapted for other sites that are at risk for a gas leak?
November 20 - November 24, 2023 A team has developed energy-efficient coating that mimics the qualities of a desert chameleon to keep buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Do you believe creating temperature control coatings that mimic nature should be widely studied to increase coating technology efficiency?
November 20 - November 24, 2023 An antifouling biotechnology developed by I-Tech AB has protected the hull and other areas of the world’s largest hospital ship in a recent successful test, during which the ship was docked for extensive periods of time in warm waters. Do you believe these coatings could be adapted to better protect water-based wind turbines?
November 13 - November 17, 2023 The Miami-Dade County Health Committee in Florida moved legislation forward for a heat standard for outdoor workers, requiring construction and agriculture companies with five or more employees to provide 10-minute breaks in the shade every two hours on days when the heat index hits 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Do you believe this will be effective in protecting construction workers in warm conditions?
November 13 - November 17, 2023 A new rule proposed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration will require regulator stations to be designed with secondary pressure relief valves. Do you believe this rule will provide appropriate safety for the millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines?
November 15, 2023 As technology continues to develop, how likely are you to use a robotic or fully automated waterjetting system on a project?
November 6 - November 10, 2023 Researchers developed a new type of coating using thin lignin nanoparticle films that remain transparent when deposited on glass, according to the study, with potential uses for color-altering films and antifogging coatings. Do you believe this coating technology could be used to improve glass-based coatings?
November 6 - November 10, 2023 An analysis on industries with the happiest workers in the U.S. found that construction workers had the highest levels of self-reported happiness of any other major industry category, due in part to sign wages and greater job opportunities. Do you see this success within the construction industry, particularly with the labor shortage?
October 30 - November 3, 2023 Catalyst-coated lampshades have reportedly been designed to transform indoor air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds, into harmless composites. Do you believe applying coatings to common household items is the most effective way to combat indoor air pollutants?
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Bloomberg Philanthropies has granted $25,000 to the Louisville Metro Government to paint artwork on what type of infrastructure?
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 True or False: Associated Builders and Contractor’s Construction Backlog Indicator for October is at the highest level since the first quarter of 2022.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Ship recycling company Leviathan is utilizing a large robotic arm, armed with __ powerful enough to slice through steel, to chop up the hulls of large ships that are no longer in use.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published proposed updates to which standard, which helps consumers and purchasers for facilities find products made with chemical ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment?
Monday, November 27, 2023 A project from Horizon Europe is looking to develop an efficient way to create what out of captured carbon emissions from wastewater sludge?
Monday, November 27, 2023 A house in Omaha, Nebraska, has gained attention for its bright shade, with the house’s exterior having been painted what?
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 In a progress update to President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Biden Administration announced that around $400 billion in funding and over ___ projects have been announced.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Cooling __ technology from the University of Maryland aims to combat rising global temperatures by turning down indoor heat without electricity.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China are researching options in next generation photovoltaic technology, including __, to develop a clean and low-cost blade coating for solar panels.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 A research team from the Missouri University of Science and Technology was awarded a grant to turn waste products into supplementary ___ materials.
November 29, 2023 All Legs
November 28, 2023 Report Card
November 27, 2023 Tall Tale
November 24, 2023 Lucky Charm
November 23, 2023 Once Bitten
November 22, 2023 One Liners
November 21, 2023 Drink to That
November 20, 2023 Odd Neighbors
November 17, 2023 Computer One-Liners
November 16, 2023 Fighting Words
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