Recently, Trimble has introduced the new version of their Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, Tekla Structures 2016. The software enables better collaboration and increases the efficiency of...
Dicad based in Cologne, Germany, has been a market leader in reinforcement planning and design for several decades. The new 2016 version of its Strakon CAD package places additional emphasis on 3D...
BFT International, in collaboration with the German associations listed below, regularly publishes statements in this section of the magazine on positions taken by these organizations on a current...
For a lot of people the United Arab Emirates are an embodiment of the superlative, economic boom and progress. In the 2000 s, there was a real run of foreign companies on the region. However, more...
Not only in our society but also in today’s working environment, conscientious orientation towards sustainability has become a major topic. Companies across the globe are implementing measures for a...
Construction involving existing buildings is on the increase in Germany in comparison to new building – both in terms of construction volume and of the variety of the construction tasks encountered....
In May of 2016, many concrete technologists accepted the invitation of the Association of German Concrete Engineers (VDB) to the conference held at Graf Zeppelin House in the German city of...
Under construction for nearly 20 years, the Gotthard Base Tunnel has now been officially inaugurated. Around four million tons of concrete went into the 57-km tunnel – around forty times as much as...
In construction of new buildings, not only the cost effectiveness and the environmental impact should be considered, but also the sustainability of the buildings. Thanks to the availability of...
The ground is characterized by one-story ruined buildings made of fiber-reinforced concrete, providing a hostile impression. These are the remains of the former military barracks built in the 1930s...
