Tag: powers
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Mercer Mass Timber powers sustainable construction at Walmart HQ
Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., is playing a key role in the construction of Walmart’s new home office in Bentonville, Arkansas—the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States. The installation of the mass timber panels began in Spring 2024 and…
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Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat
For decades, abandoned coal mines have been seen as relics of Britain’s industrial past, but a new project in Seaham is proving they could play a key role in the future of home heating. By harnessing warm water trapped underground, 750 homes will be supplied with a renewable, low-carbon heat source, offering an alternative to…
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Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning
Nonresidential construction planning rebounded in December, driven by a sharp uptick in data center and warehouse projects, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, climbed 10.2% to close 2024. Commercial planning led the charge with a 14.2% increase, while institutional planning posted a more modest 2.5%…
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Near-Zero Carbon Cement Powers Sustainable 3D-Printed Homes
Eco Material Technologies and Hive 3D have unveiled the first 3D-printed homes using near-zero carbon cement as part of a housing project called The Casitas @ The Halles. The homes, ranging from 400 to 900 square feet, are constructed using Eco Material’s durable, longer-lasting cement called PozzoCEM Vite®. The cement replaces 100% of traditional Portland…