Innovations and Investments in the World of Construction: A Weekly Roundup
Key Ideas
  • JCB's hydrogen combustion engine receiving EU approval aligns with Stage V emissions standards, enabling its sale across all 27 EU member states.
  • JE Dunn Construction is using Cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam beams for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library construction in Medora, North Dakota.
  • Båstadgruppen's smart construction shoe is equipped with a sensor for fall detection and emergency alerts, enhancing worker safety on site.
  • The 14km-long Hamilton Light Rail Transit project in Canada has an estimated cost of CAN$1 billion, with four teams shortlisted for the civils work.
The past week brought significant developments in the construction industry, with a focus on innovation and safety. JCB's hydrogen combustion engine received approval from the EU, allowing its sale across all member states in compliance with stringent emissions standards. In North Dakota, JE Dunn Construction opted for Cross-laminated timber and glulam beams for the construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Meanwhile, Båstadgruppen introduced a groundbreaking smart construction shoe with a fall detection sensor, enhancing on-site safety for workers. In Canada, the Hamilton Light Rail Transit project is progressing with an estimated cost of CAN$1 billion, attracting four shortlisted teams for the civils work. Additionally, German Bionic unveiled an AI-powered exoskeleton offering up to 99kg of lift assistance, catering to the construction industry's needs for enhanced efficiency and worker support.
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