I-79 North closed in Braxton County due to ‘expansion joint’ issue

BURNSVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) – Interstate 79 Northbound is closed in Braxton County due to an issue with the bridge, according to West Virginia 511. The road is shutdown at the Burnsville exit, and traffic is being detoured off the exit and back on to I-79. As of 9:45 a.m., traffic is not backed up due […]

Kingspan Rebrands EPS with Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab

Kingspan Insulation North America has unveiled a streamlined naming structure for its expanded polystyrene (EPS) product line. Now organized under Aeroroof, Aerowall, Aeroslab, and Aerobloc, the refreshed portfolio simplifies product selection for contractors, designers, and engineers while emphasizing application-specific performance, sustainability, and reliability. Aeroroof encompasses Kingspan’s Flute Fillers, Tapered EPS Boards, and the highly adaptable […]

Data and cost barriers blocking AI’s sustainable construction potential

In operation and maintenance, which accounts for the majority of research, IoT sensors and Digital Twins enable real-time monitoring of building systems. When coupled with AI, these technologies drive energy optimization, predictive maintenance, and occupant comfort strategies. Reinforcement learning and advanced neural networks are being applied to manage heating, cooling, and photovoltaic performance, while optimization […]