6 Philippine-occupied islands covered in Spratly agreements

MANILA, Philippines – Six islands occupied by the Philippines in the disputed Spratly Islands Groups are covered by two controversial joint seismic monitoring agreements among the Philippines, China and Vietnam that have come under fire for purportedly “sacrificing” Philippine interests in exchange for huge loans from Beijing. Based on coordinates provided in the annex to […]

Giga-guide 3: why AI can change the game for Saudi Arabia

The fiscal pressures facing Saudi Arabia’s giga-projects are expected to accelerate adoption of AI technologies in construction Source link

What is new in ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction – Page 5 of 5

Evaluation requirements for concrete made with self-consolidating concrete and structures that are designed for modulus of elasticity are included in the updated ACI 301-20. Section 10—Shrinkage-compensating Concrete for Interior Slabs Section 10 covers requirements for concrete made with cementitious material conforming to ASTM C845, Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement, for interior slabs designated by […]