In order to light roads, highways or bicycle lanes without electricity, University of San Nicolas Hidalgo professor Jose Carlos Rubio has created a light-emitting cement that has a lifespan of 100 years.
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Brewery Builds a Pipeline,
Sending Beer Lovers Into a Froth
BRUGES, Belgium-
Xavier Vanneste, heir to a dynasty of beer brewers in this medieval city, had a pipe dream.
When he woke up and looked out of his window one spring morning, he saw workers on the street laying underground utility cables in front of his house, situated on the same ancient square as the brewery he runs.
The beer pipeline will be able to carry 1,500 gallons of beer an hour from the brewery to the bottling plant.
EPA Proposes New General Permit Regulating Stormwater Discharges From Construction Activities
Building contractors and developers should be aware of the U.S. EPA's newly proposed National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit regulating stormwater discharges from construction activities..
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Are Results from OSHA's New Injury Reporting Requirement a Positive Sign?
Since January 1, 2015, employers have been required to report sever work-related injuries to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within 24 hours.
The possibility that "Star Wars" creator George Lucas will try to bring his museum of Hollywood memorabilia and illustrative art to Treasure Island highlights what is going to be one of the biggest transformations San Francisco has seen in decades - the building of a high-rise neighborhood right in the middle of the bay.
A rendering shows the new development being planned for Treasure Island.
Steve was in his early 50's, retired and had started a second career. However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. However, he was a good worker, really clever, so the owner was in a quandary about how to deal with it. Finally, one day he called Steve into the office for a talk.
Bridges are some of the world's most magnificent marvels of engineering, connecting cities and even countries. But bridges have also featured some of the most innovative design.
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Only 18% of Outdoor Workers Always Wear Sunscreen at Work
An online survey commissioned by Deb Group, conducted by Poll, of adults 18 and over who work outside at least half of the time found that 18% of workers always wear sunscreen at work. Additionally, 58% of these outdoor workers say they always or sometimes see a need for sunscreen at work with 71% claiming their employers do not provide sunscreen.
Contractors surveyed during March and April of 2016 in a study by Equipment Today magazine had taken stock of 2015 and had a good head start on forecasting the 2016 business year. Their outlook was strong.
