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A unique archaeological site at Pompeii, Italy, reveals the secrets of peculiarly durable Roman building materials.

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People living near construction sites, hoping for quieter nights in Miami, could get their wish. City managers plan to crack down on noisy, after‑hours construction. City code requires construction ...

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Abstract: Deep learning-based object detectors face unique challenges in construction sites, including severe occlusions from complex spatial arrangements, similar appearances between different ...

Cascadia Spray Foam of Seattle announced this week the expansion of its spray foam services, introducing updated application methods to reduce construction waste during seasonal insulation work. The ...