Texas highway test shows recycled shingles perform like asphalt

Engineers in Texas have made groundbreaking progress by recycling discarded roofing shingles into robust road surfaces. After extensive testing, these innovative materials showed they could match the performance of conventional asphalt, enduring significant traffic wear. The success of this pilot program also spurred the implementation of state-wide regulations that promote the use of recycled shingles…

40 yrs old, ‘illegal’ work, waterlogged basement: The many holes in Satya Niketan’s PG

A building collapsed in Satya Niketan, prompting an investigation into its structural integrity. Investigators are examining if illegal construction work contributed to the tragic collapse. The building was over four decades old and housed thirteen registered paying guests. Authorities are also probing potential waterlogging issues that may have weakened the structure. The civic body is…