Marvin Young

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) plans to develop roads that will be able to charge electric vehicles (EVs) while you drive on them....

The world’s largest astronomy museum opened in Shanghai on July 18, 2021. Located in the Lingang district of Shanghai, the Shanghai Astronomy...

A conversation pit is an architectural feature that takes the form of a built-in seating facility placed into a depressed section of flooring or a...

Internal electrical installation of a building consists of cabling and associated accessories such as switches, sockets, distribution boards, and...

On the surface, building a home might seem a product of physical labor and material expenditure. In reality, it entails much more than that. A home...

The pandemic has forced us to adapt to many changes and altered our lives and way of working for good. A house is no more a place where we just live,...

Ramps are designed to provide safe access to users with wheelchairs, strollers, or walkers. Therefore, it is important that building projects have a...

Insulation is used to prevent the transmission of heat or sound from one area to another. It is used to keep heat and sound in or out of the house or...

Concrete curing never actually stops, and the development of concrete strength continues over time. However, site engineers and contractors must know...

The world’s largest astronomy museum opened in Shanghai on July 18, 2021. Located in the Lingang district of Shanghai, the Shanghai Astronomy...

A conversation pit is an architectural feature that takes the form of a built-in seating facility placed into a depressed section of flooring or a...

Fiberglass reinforced panels (FRPs) or fiberglass reinforced plywood are flexible panels made of strong polyester resin reinforced with fiberglass....

Researchers have used lignin, a natural polymer abundant in wood and other plant sources, to create a safe, low-cost and high-performing coating for use in construction. As there is a global urge to meet the rising sustainability standards, this new coating has great potential to protect wood, whose use in construction is continually increasing. The new coating is non-toxic, hydrofobic, it retains wood's breathability and natural roughness while being resistant to color changes and abrasion.

You are very excited about starting your own construction company. You have been researching for days on the internet and you are finally sure that...

Researchers used the City of Pittsburgh to create a model built upon the design, materials and purpose of commercial buildings to estimate their energy usage and emissions.

A general contractor’s license is basically a permit that authorizes you to carry out construction works such as foundation, framing, plumbing,...

A new method could lead to more accurate predictions of how new materials behave at the atomic scale.

If you are looking to get a general contractor’s license in Florida and are concerned about the basic requirements, you are at the right place. This...

Engineers developed technology to use nanoparticles to heat, manipulate cells in the brain and heart.

A new fiber, made by genetically engineered bacteria is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar.

A general contractor’s license is one of several contractor licenses issued by the Arkansas State Licensing Board. These special licenses are needed...

Research has identified a new material that may lead to lightweight armor, protective coatings, blast shields and other impact-resistant structures.

A new study shows how biometric data can be used to find potentially challenging and dangerous areas of urban infrastructure. By analyzing eye-tracking data from cyclists navigating Philadelphia's streets, researchers found that these individual-based metrics can provide a more proactive approach for designing safer roadways for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Artificial intelligence is proving to help overcome major challenges faced by construction managers but it is still in the initial stages....

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has approved the use of a plastic roads additive developed by Scottish company MacRebur. The product is...

The world’s deepest swimming pool, known as Deep Dive Dubai, is set to open to the public on July 28, 2021. Located in the Nad Al Sheba neighborhood...

You must be aware of how each state in the US handles licensing differently— even when it comes to something like being a general contractor...

Pumpable concrete is a type of concrete transferred to a considerable height through pipes and used when a significant amount of concrete is required...

New Engineering Contract is a contracting system developed to effectively manage a project from the inception to the final phase of the construction...

Prosthetics currently lack the sensation of 'touch.' To enable a more natural feeling prosthetic hand interface, researchers are the first to incorporate stretchable tactile sensors using liquid metal and machine learning. This hierarchical multi-finger tactile sensation integration could provide a higher level of intelligence for artificial hands by improving control, providing haptic feedback and reconnecting amputees to a previously severed sense of touch.

The floor space index (FSI) or floor area ratio (FAR) is the ratio of the total usable floor area of a building to the plot area. In simple words,...

Researchers have created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using textile materials they confirmed to be bite-proof in experiments with live mosquitoes.

Being a treasure trove of construction knowledge, TheConstructor.org has been helping its readers solve their theoretical, technical, as well as...

In Mississippi, the license for surveyors is provided by the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. This article...

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced $905 million in grants through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America program....

Research team develops new method for 3D-printing materials systems that move like a climbing plant.

Anti-termite treatment is a chemical procedure for soil, masonry, wood, and electrical fixtures to provide the building with a chemical barrier...

Coating ceramic schwarzites, 3D-printed lattices, with a thin polymer helps keep them from shattering under pressure, according to materials scientists.

Excavation is one of the preliminary processes for any construction project. The hazards and risks associated with it include the collapse of the...

Concrete scaling is the local flaking or peeling off of the near-surface concrete due to environmental factors like freezing and thawing. Other...

The sudden outpouring of rain on freshly placed concrete can give rise to unexpected challenges. The severity of the damage is dependent on the...

Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) can be defined as a framework or hierarchical representation of different roles within an organization, their...

Researchers have developed an innovative material that is eco-friendly, completely biological and non-toxic, and causes no harm to the body's tissues. The material is as strong as titanium and extremely flexible. The new development will allow for the charging of pacemakers using only the heartbeat, eliminating the need for batteries. The new material will make it possible to produce green energy activated by mechanical force that can be applied to other areas as well.

A decision tree is a project management tool based on a tree-like structure used for effective decision-making and predicting the potential outcomes...

Apple opened its newest store inside a historic tower theatre in Los Angeles, US. The store, known as the Apple Tower Theatre, is designed by Foster...

Japan-based Komatsu Seiten Fabric Laboratory developed an innovative thermoplastic carbon fiber composite called CABKOMA Strand Rod in 2016. It is an...

According to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, home prices in the US witnessed the steepest surge ever in April 2021. The...

In Mississippi, the license for engineers is provided by the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. This article...