Beer Company is Recycling Glass Bottles into a Sand Substitute for Construction
/in front, news/by CANSDB Export, a New Zealand beer company, has built glass beer bottle crushing machines that they hope can help save the world’s sand reserves. The machine has a beer bottle specific shape that they say removes the label and the silica dust, while turning the glass into 200 grams of sand substitute in 5 seconds. […]
Construction Not Part of Budget Innovation Push
/in front, news/by CANSCCInnovations president Pierre Boucher remains optimistic that the government will commit to transforming the industry, despite the fact construction innovation was not specifically highlighted in the March 22 federal budget. Read more.
Construction Robots in Japan As Workforce Diminishes
/in front, news/by CANSConstruction sites in Japan are enjoying a wave of automation amid an increasing shortage of laborers, with the introduction of robots to do heavy lifting and drones that instantly collect aerial data. Read more.
Fire Resistant Concrete Researchers Look for Backers
/in front, news/by CANSResearchers at a Swiss institution have come up with an innovative mix for high-performance, self-consolidating concrete (HPSCC) which is not only fire resistant but is also less prone to shrinkage. Read more.