Turning Cigarette Butts into Road-Building Pellets: A Sustainable Innovation in Construction Industry Cigarette butts are now being turned into a valuable additive for road construction. Backed by innovative scientists, this groundbreaking solution is transforming a major environmental hazard into a sustainable resource with numerous benefits. By incorporating cigarette butts into road-building pellets using a wax […]
World’s largest construction crane lifts a 245-ton dome onto a nuclear reactor building
The World’s Largest Construction Crane Lifts a 245-Ton Dome onto a Nuclear Reactor Building London-based EDF Energy has recently achieved a remarkable feat in the field of construction and engineering. The company successfully lifted a massive 245-ton dome onto a reactor building using the world’s largest construction crane. This groundbreaking accomplishment showcases the incredible advancements […]
Aluminum alloys with 40% higher strength can lead to safer, efficient components
Stronger and Safer: The Rise of Aluminum Alloys with 40% Higher Strength Scientists have developed aluminum alloys with higher strength and superior resistance to hydrogen embrittlement. These groundbreaking advancements are set to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, paving the way for safer, more efficient components in a wide range of applications. The development of aluminum alloys […]
Here’s how UpCodes is fighting to break down building code paywalls
Breaking Down Building Code Paywalls: UpCodes Leads the Way In this episode of Lexicon, we sit down with Scott Reynolds, co-founder of UpCodes, to explore how this innovative platform is revolutionizing the way professionals access building codes. UpCodes is on a mission to break down the barriers created by building code paywalls, allowing architects, engineers, […]
1,000-ton nuclear containment dome installed at China’s 40 million MWh Haiyang plant
A Milestone Achievement: 1,000-ton Nuclear Containment Dome Installed at China’s 40 Million MWh Haiyang Plant The steel dome for the nuclear island of Unit 3 of Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant in China has recently been successfully installed, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ambitious nuclear energy program. This massive 1,000-ton structure serves as a […]