MIT Design Innovative ‘Build Anything’ 3-D Building Printer

  It’s no surprise that 3-D printing is becoming more and more of an accepted and accredited concept in today’s society. The list of materials that 3-D printers are now able to produce is startling, plastic, glass, metal and even food are now possible. As of late, the team at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) …

A Beginner’s Guide to Renting Construction Equipment

    It’s understandable for people to be put off renting machinery, when it may look cheaper and a better long-term investment to buy something. Renting Machinery is on the Up! Between 2011 and 2014, a survey conducted by Purchasing.com of over 70,000 CEOs, business managers, and procurement professionals found that the rental demands for …

The History of Lime and its Environmental Benefits

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The History of Lime and its Environmental Benefits   Lime based plastering, rendering and mortars are used extensively in the conservation and restoration of old and historic buildings. They offer an attractive and environmentally sustainable and friendly alternative to concrete based plaster work and enjoy a revival not only in conservation plastering, but also in …