MHEnviron Group, in collaboration with Avure Technologies and Minh Hung Group, will develop a food manufacturing and processing plant in Ben Luc district of the Mekong Delta province of Long An. The three parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the construction of the plant using HPP (high pressure processing) technology. Covering an […]
Read MoreBiomass, biofuels and buildings Biotechnologists are investigating biofuels as alternatives to fossil fuels. Corn, soybean and sugarcane produce a range of biofuels; however, they add to water scarcity, deforestation and large areas of land are used. An alternative is microalgae. We need to design and retrofit our built environment to promote a low carbon economy […]
Read MoreNatural, efficient and unique: the BIQ is setting new standards as the first building in the world to have a bioreactor façade. Microalgae are cultivated in the glass elements that make up its “bio skin”. These are used to produce energy, and can also control light and provide shade. Inside, an innovative living concept is […]
Read MorePouring nearly VND500 billion ($22 million) into building social housing (the first phase) and a wastewater treatment plant with a capacity of 1,250 cubic metres per day will attract more investors to Phu Ha Industrial Park. $21 million social housing project The construction of the VND480 billion ($21.1 million) social housing project at Phu Ha […]
Read MoreThe construction industry is at the start of a disruptive but exciting technological revolution, from using building information modeling software to create projects digitally before the first brick is laid, to using drones to survey jobsites. However, as the use of digital advances for everything from bidding for contracts to 3-D printing proliferates, smart firms […]
Read MoreLike the last marathon runner to cross the finish line, the construction industry has finally caught up to learning the benefits and possibilities of e-commerce. A typical large building may require thousands of separate drawings, modulations in manpower and extra material to complete the job. It is in this last item that the power of […]
Read MoreResearchers from Michigan State University believe transparent solar panels have the potential to generate just as much solar power as rooftop solar panels. When used effectively, they could at full implementation provide 40 percent of electricity in the U.S. SEE-THROUGH SOLAR PANELS Solar panels and solar power-generating windows are a couple of things people have come up with […]
Read MoreIt’s true that trends come and go, yet some have staying power that become the new standards of doing business for decades into the future. The current status of the growing economy, the shortage of qualified workers, and public-sector financing are transforming the way that construction professionals approach jobs. Beth Ann Bovino, chief U.S. Economist for […]
Read More2017 was a big year for technology innovation in the construction industry, and that pace is unlikely to slow in 2018. This is good news for companies that embrace technology to improve cost, safety, efficiency, and quality of construction. If you plan to be among the leaders, here are 7 construction technology innovations to watch in 2018. 1. […]
Read MoreSpecial economic zones (SEZs) seem to be ready to launch after 20 years of waiting for the completion of the draft Law on Special Economic Zones. Meanwhile, consideration and appraisal have been carried out quickly to approve SEZ projects. Choosing a governance model for SEZs The National Assembly (NA)’s Law Committee held a discussion on […]
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