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Use of Industrial Wastes to Produce Eco-Friendly Cement Mixtures

Production of cement will have an adverse effect on climate. This process is attributable to about 8% of annual global carbon dioxide emissions. But there is a constant increase in the need for cement.

21 May 2019

Incorporating Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Renovation Projects to Decrease CO2 Emission

Sergi Aguacil Moreno publicly defended his doctoral thesis on May 15 at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL).

20 May 2019

Newly Redeveloped Unilever North America Headquarters Building Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded LEED Platinum certification—the highest level of LEED certification presented for sustainable buildings—to the newly renovated Unilever North America headquarters building in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

15 May 2019

Annual UK Precast Show, PRECAST2019, Attracts Professionals in the Concrete and Construction Space

Command Alkon, the Leading Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction’s Heavy Work, is proud to exhibit at PRECAST2019 on May 16 at the King Power Stadium, Leicester.

13 May 2019

New Research Analyzes Capillary-Induced Deformations in Cement’s Porous Structure

Cement is used to build some of the world’s largest structures; however, it appears that it actually has something in common with a sponge.

8 May 2019

Working Towards Safer High-Performance Concrete

Gotthard, Montblanc, St. Bernardino – tunnel fires recurrently cause the ceilings of the apparently stable tubes to collapse. Infernal temperatures of up to 1000 °C push concrete to its boundaries – and based on the type of material in question, it can burst.

3 May 2019

Considering the Reuse of Wastes in Architecture as a Sustainability Strategy

The American University in Cairo, Egypt, held the 6th LafargeHolcim Forum titled “Re-materializing Construction” on April 4th to 6th, 2019.

2 May 2019

U.S. Green Building Council Grants LEED Silver Certification to Noca Blu

On April 25th, 2019, Hunt Companies, Inc. and Savoy Development announced that the U.S. Green Building Council has granted LEED Silver Certification to Noca Blu, their joint multifamily development at Logan Square in Chicago.

25 Apr 2019

Western Spirit: SMoW Shares Key Details of its Celebrated LEED Gold Certified Museum Building

During the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, 2019, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (SMoW) revealed important details of its renowned LEED® Gold certified museum building.

23 Apr 2019

Building: Reducing Crime Through Design

Siniat’s newly launched Securtex® integrates Chomarat laid glass scrim into its gypsum plasterboard. According to the dry construction material specialist, it is the first plasterboard-only system certified to Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) 1175 and accredited by the Secured by Design Police Initiative. Siniat Securtex® helps withstand intruder attacks and meets the LPS 1175 Security Rating Class 1 standard.

From Chomarat 23 Apr 2019

MHE-Demag: Compact Construction Equipment Show in Malaysia

Inspired by the recently released movie ‘Bumblebee’, MHE-Demag introduced its new compact construction range to Malaysians with a unique construction equipment show last month at its manufacturing and warehouse facility in Bukit Raja, Malaysia.

23 Apr 2019

New Project Will Help Reduce Vulnerability of Critical Buildings During Extreme Events

A project established by scientists of Valencia’s Polytechnic University will help reduce the vulnerability of important buildings such as schools, hospitals, or passenger terminals.

15 Apr 2019

Innovative Modular Solutions Once Again Recognized by the Modular Building Institute

Innovative Modular Solutions (IMS), headquartered in Oswego, Illinois, received a first place award at the annual Modular Building Institute (MBI) Convention on March 18 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

10 Apr 2019

Overheating in Cities During Heatwave can be Reduced with Reflective Roofs

Compared to the countryside, cities are usually a few degrees warmer because of the urban heat island effect. This effect is caused partly by the absence of moisture and vegetation in cities compared with rural settings, and because urban building materials absorb heat.

8 Apr 2019

Reflective Roofs Can Reduce Overheating in Cities and Save Lives During Heatwaves

A new modelling study from the University of Oxford and collaborators has estimated how changing the reflectivity of roofs can help keep cities cooler during heatwaves and reduce heat-rated mortality rates.

5 Apr 2019

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Use of Industrial Wastes to Produce Eco-Friendly Cement Mixtures

Incorporating Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Systems in Renovation Projects to Decrease CO2 Emission

Newly Redeveloped Unilever North America Headquarters Building Receives LEED Platinum Certification

Annual UK Precast Show, PRECAST2019, Attracts Professionals in the Concrete and Construction Space

New Research Analyzes Capillary-Induced Deformations in Cement’s Porous Structure

Working Towards Safer High-Performance Concrete

Considering the Reuse of Wastes in Architecture as a Sustainability Strategy

U.S. Green Building Council Grants LEED Silver Certification to Noca Blu

Western Spirit: SMoW Shares Key Details of its Celebrated LEED Gold Certified Museum Building

Building: Reducing Crime Through Design

MHE-Demag: Compact Construction Equipment Show in Malaysia

New Project Will Help Reduce Vulnerability of Critical Buildings During Extreme Events

Innovative Modular Solutions Once Again Recognized by the Modular Building Institute

Overheating in Cities During Heatwave can be Reduced with Reflective Roofs

Reflective Roofs Can Reduce Overheating in Cities and Save Lives During Heatwaves

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

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Harnessing Supercomputing for Seismic-Resilient Construction

Top 5 Technologies Shaping Construction in 2025

Global Aerogel Insulation Market: Trends, Growth Drivers, and Future Outlook

Trending Stories

1Geopolymer Concrete with Recycled Fillers Shows Strong Results in Durability Testing

2Nature-Inspired Lightweight Cement Material Cuts Carbon Emissions and Boosts Strength

3A Comprehensive Review of Vacuum Glazing Technology

4Analyzing the Hysteretic Behavior of Strengthened Concrete Beams

5Concrete in Road Tunnels Decomposes Unexpectedly Fast

6BIM and SHM Unite on a Massive Scale: Is This the Future of Bridge Safety?

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

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Trending Stories

1Geopolymer Concrete with Recycled Fillers Shows Strong Results in Durability Testing

2Nature-Inspired Lightweight Cement Material Cuts Carbon Emissions and Boosts Strength

3A Comprehensive Review of Vacuum Glazing Technology

4Analyzing the Hysteretic Behavior of Strengthened Concrete Beams

5Concrete in Road Tunnels Decomposes Unexpectedly Fast

6BIM and SHM Unite on a Massive Scale: Is This the Future of Bridge Safety?