300-m tower uses ceramic for heat control

The Wasl Tower in Dubai. Photo by Ahmad Alnaji/SARAB A 302 m (990 ft) high-rise building in Dubai uses a ceramic facade to deliver shading and reduce heat radiation. The Wasl Tower, located near the iconic Burj Khalifa, combines traditional materials with advanced engineering to reduce cooling loads by approximately 10 percent. It is the […]

Nonresidential Construction Adds Healthy 19,000 Jobs in April

After a decline in spending, nonresidential construction adds some jobs in March. WASHINGTON, May 8—The construction industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 50,000 jobs, an increase […]

Liebherr wheeled excavators receive Red Dot Design Award

The new wheeled excavator series from Liebherr has successfully landed itself on the winning list of leading companies and design studios. The A 909 Compact and A 911 Compact Litronic received recognition at the “Red Dot: Best of the Best” design awards. The Red Dot jury honoured both models in the Product Design 2026 category […]