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How tech is helping to build better buildings

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Advances in sensors, concrete, nanotech are making structures – from bridges to office towers – safer, stronger and better looking

On August 1, 2007, the bridge carrying Interstate 35W across the Mississippi River at Minneapolis collapsed. Thirteen died, 145 were injured.

Picking the right technologies for your home network design

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Over the last few years, a great expansion in the variety of remote control devices has occurred in our day-to-day life. A few years back, IR remotes for the TV were the only such devices in the homes. But today, almost all the electronic devices are controlled using a remote, which results in large numbers of remotes in our homes.

 

Now the question arises as to why we need a lot of remotes. Devices such as TVs, garage door openers, light and fan controls etc. predominantly necessitate one-way, point-to-point control.

 

Eco Architecture: Kurilpa Bridge - The world’s largest solar-powered footbridge

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Footbridge generates solar energy for a LED lighting system.

Premier Anna Bligh has officially opened the world’s largest footbridge of its kind in Brisbane’s CBD. Constructed at a cost of over $63 million, the Kurilpa Bridge is expected to be used by about 36,500 people each week. The structure is 470m long and more than 1050 people were employed on the project.

Spectrum Multi-CAD Viewer Sale to Remain Through October

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Kubotek announces that the $99 sale price for the Spectrum Multi-CAD viewer will be extended through October.

Kubotek Spectrum views, manipulates and prints the most popular 2D and 3D CAD formats like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, CATIA V4, Pro/E, IGES, STEP and many others. It also allows users to measure and calculate mass properties. The viewer normally retails for $695. A version of the product is also available that allows companies to view the CATIA V5 format. The price for this extended version is only $599 (retail price is $2500).

Technology Controls Elevator Usage

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Building automation plays a large role in conserving energy, extending the lifecycle of the building, and improving comfort and convenience for occupants. Many elements in a building can be controlled using technology. In the past, lighting control, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and security have garnered a lot of the attention.

Elevator technology has also become a little bit more advanced—tracking usage patterns, assigning specific destinations, and adapting to tenant routines.

Safety in Concrete Construction

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While there are many things important to concrete construction, such as quality work and making a profit, safety must always be the No. 1 priority. For that reason, we are starting with safety to emphasize its importance as critical to a successful project.