Mighty Building’s new factory can cut 3D printing construction time by 50%- & more

1) Mighty Building’s new factory can cut 3D printing construction time by 50%

Mighty Buildings have opened a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico, producing climate-resilient, carbon-neutral homes. According to reports, the factory can produce components for an entire house per day! The factory uses a blend of material science, robotics, and automation to accomplish this feat!?

2) Dal Al Arkan 3D prints ‘smart’ villa in Riyadh

Saudi-based real estate developer Dar Al Arkan has announced the completion of a 3-storey 3D-printed villa in Riyadh. The construction medium used for the 330 sq. m. structure was low-cost local material. The 9.9m tall building was 3D printed in just 26 days using a printer from COBOD International .

3) Women raise issue of ill-fitting PPE on site, as options and availability stay low

Although women have raised the issue of ill-fitting PPE on sites for years, availability of such products has remained low. The demands are not about fashion, but safety, say women, as they roll up sleeves of too-long men’s PPE suits.

4) Saudi launches bold $80B water plan to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

Saudi Arabia is setting aside over $80 billion for implementation of various water projects over the next years, which will help it get closer to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals!? The country wants to achieve universal access to clean and affordable drinking water for all.

5) Auction winner fails to make deposit, Flatiron still up for grabs

New York’s iconic Flatiron Building was put up for auction, and private equity firm Abraham Trust came out as a surprise winner last week! However, after failing to make the $19M deposit that would guarantee their sole ownership, the building is again on the market.?

6) Ethiopia claims 90% completion of Renaissance Dam; panic grows in Egypt

Ethiopia has announced that 90% work on its Grand Renaissance Dam on the Nile is complete, 12 years after commencing project. Egypt is worried about how the dam will affect the Nile’s water levels downstream, saying it could impact Egypt’s social and economic stability.?

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7) Osaka, Japan announces opening date for World Expo 2025

The Japanese city of Osaka won the honor of hosting World Expo 2025 in 2018. The dates of the expo have been announced. The world expo will start on April 13, 2025 and close on October 13, 2025. Theme of this expo will be “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

8) Deploy: an inflatable concrete water tank for Turkey-Syria earthquake survivors

Graduates from the Royal College of Arts have designed a water tank called ‘Deploy’. The tank is a 256 kg structure that can be assembled and inflated on-site, ready to be used within 48 hours. The design can hold 14,000 Litres of water and has been donated to affected people in Turkey. DeployTech

9) ARUP takes stake in development of Concretene

Concretene is a graphene-enhanced, green alternative to concrete being developed by Nationwide Engineering Research & Development (NERD). 奥雅纳 has taken a 4.2% equity stake in the company and expects to roll out the product over the next three years.

10) British palace in India preserved as part of Commonwealth Heritage Conservation

India is rich with old architectural heritage left over from the British Raj. A new initiative under a ￡4.5 million Commonwealth Heritage Conservation program is now restoring these structures to their former glory, starting with a British residency in Hyderabad.

11) First T-pylons now up and running in UK

New T-shaped electricity pylons have been constructed by Balfour Beatty plc as part of the ￡900m Hinkley connection project in UK. A 57km high-voltage power line connects six million homes and businesses to the Hinkley Point nuclear power station.

12) Amsterdam opens underwater bicycle parking that accommodated 40,000 bikes

Amsterdam has found an innovative way of freeing up public space above ground by opening an underwater bicycle parking named IJboulevard under the river IJ. The eco-friendly design is energy efficient and supported marine life with features that mimic natural habitats.?

13) NY Mayor pitches for window-less houses as solution to housing crisis

During a talk New York mayor, Eric Adams commented on the rules that require windows in bedrooms. The comment was met with instant criticism, bringing out the fire hazards and psychological impact of window-less spaces.

14) Landlords raised rents on more than half residences across England- ONS

Office for National Statistics analyzes data from an annual survey of private rental residences to track rent rises. The analysis found that over 50% of private-rental homes increased rents in February amid a cost-of-living surge. Only one-third rents were raised last year.?

15) Schneider Electric launches competition to make cities greener

施耐德电气 has launched NextGen Go Green, a global student competition that asks for disruptive ideas to make cities greener and more community-oriented. Winners of the competition will be considered for new job opportunities within Schneider Electric!

16) Kuwait’s construction industry forecasted to grow 7% to $65 Billion in 2023

Kuwaiti Mudon Ahlia Real Estate Company has released a report claiming that Kuwait will witness a 7% growth in 2023, growing its value to $65 Billion! The growth will happen due to the increase in public projects, further supported by steady fuel prices.?

17) Foster + Partners reveal masterplan for Cyprus seafront

Foster + Partners in collaboration with Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd Group has revealed designs of a new master plan for seafront of Larnaca, Cyprus. The duo wants to convert the region into a sustainable and enjoyable area for citizens, visitors, and future generations.?

18) BIG to design new $51M whiskey distillery in Kentucky

BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group is announced to lead the design of a $51M whiskey distillery for local company Blue Run Spirits The 35,000-square-foot distillery and adjacent 20,000-square-foot rick house structure will have ribbon-like curved roofs and glass curtain walls.?

19) China Evergrande debt revamp fails to lift investor sentiment

China Evergrande Group is the world’s most indebted investor with over $300 Bn in liabilities. Its offshore debt restructuring proposal was aimed at saving it from disorderly collapse but failed to please investors.?

20) T3, a mass timber building in US built by wood that was killed by bugs

T3 was completed in 2016 and became USA’s first tall mass timber building. The building designed and built by Michael Green Architects was made solely from engineered wood- glulam and CLT that came from trees killed by mountain pine beetles!. MGA | Michael Green Architecture

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