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VERIFI® In-Transit Concrete Management System Recognized as 2019 Constructech Top Product

GCP Applied Technologies is a renowned company that specializes in providing construction products technologies around the globe.

24 Jan 2019

Bricks Incorporated with Biosolids Could be a Sustainable Solution for Wastewater Treatment and Brick Manufacturing

How would it be possible to recycle the world’s stockpiles of treated sewage sludge and improve sustainability in the construction industry, simultaneously? The solution is to transform those biosolids into bricks.

23 Jan 2019

500 Cornish-Type Housing Association Homes Get High-Performance Insulation in Herefordshire

A five year programme of energy efficiency upgrades to council houses in Herefordshire has passed a major landmark, with 500 Cornish-type homes having significantly improved energy efficiency thanks to high-performance insulation.

23 Jan 2019

New Engineering Technique Could Improve the Safety of Buildings and Bridges During Earthquakes

One of the strongest materials in the world is Pearlite or Pearlitic steel, which can be made into thin and long wires. Pearlite’s strength enables it to endure very heavy weight; however, its potential to stretch and contract without breaking, or ductility, makes it unique.

18 Jan 2019

Sakrete Introduces Innovative New Technology and Product Line for Contractors at World of Concrete

Sakrete®, a leader in concrete, concrete-related products and technical support, is introducing its new product line, Pro-Mix™, at World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

From Sakrete 17 Jan 2019

Adesto’s SmartServer IoT Offers Secure Connectivity and Rich Data Access

Adesto® Technologies Corporation, a top provider of state-of-the-art application-specific semiconductors and embedded systems for the IoT market, announces it is facilitating smarter buildings through insights into energy management and other operational data via services operating on the IBM Watson IoT platform.

16 Jan 2019

Study Shows People Connect Better with a Computer-Generated Avatar Representing Building Management

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) see a lack of communication when it comes to buildings and their occupants. However, if there is improved dialogue between the two, smart buildings can work better for a sustainable society.

11 Jan 2019

Novel Method for Using Neutron Beam to Inspect Concrete Structures for Salt Content

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics (RAP) have employed a technique, with the help of the RANS compact neutron source, to non-destructively quantify the salt content of structures like tunnels, bridges, and elevated roadways, which can be degraded due to exposure to salt from seawater and other sources.

21 Dec 2018

Study Investigates Impacts of Naturally Occuring Environmental Gas Constituents on Concrete

Concrete can be degraded due to various environmental factors such as rain, extremes of temperature, and exposure to corrosive substances.

20 Dec 2018

Researchers Create New Concrete Paving Machine that Could Increase the Quality of Road Surfaces

The paved road network in the Russian Federation is increasing seven times less per million people when compared to the developed countries of the USA and Europe.

11 Dec 2018

UCLA Receives 2018 Visionary Award for Sustainable Building

The UCLA was chosen as one of its 2018 visionaries by the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles chapter, to be recognized at the group’s annual Green Gala to be held on December 6th, 2018 in Hollywood.

20 Nov 2018

Ban on Cladding Material Not Enough, Says FBU

A ban on flammable cladding similar to the material used in Grenfell Tower is not enough, says the Fire Brigades Union.

By Kerry Taylor-Smith 2 Nov 2018

Alkali-Activated Concrete from Fly Ash is as Strong as Traditional Concrete

Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are coming up with new techniques for producing cementless concrete using fly ash—an industrial waste.

1 Nov 2018

New Study May Help Decision Makers Make More Effective Choices When Designing Social Housing Initiatives

New research might help decision makers to make more informed choices when planning social housing initiatives.

25 Oct 2018

Employees Are Happier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings

Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are healthier, happier, and more productive compared to employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey published recently by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

22 Oct 2018

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VERIFI® In-Transit Concrete Management System Recognized as 2019 Constructech Top Product

Bricks Incorporated with Biosolids Could be a Sustainable Solution for Wastewater Treatment and Brick Manufacturing

500 Cornish-Type Housing Association Homes Get High-Performance Insulation in Herefordshire

New Engineering Technique Could Improve the Safety of Buildings and Bridges During Earthquakes

Sakrete Introduces Innovative New Technology and Product Line for Contractors at World of Concrete

Adesto’s SmartServer IoT Offers Secure Connectivity and Rich Data Access

Study Shows People Connect Better with a Computer-Generated Avatar Representing Building Management

Novel Method for Using Neutron Beam to Inspect Concrete Structures for Salt Content

Study Investigates Impacts of Naturally Occuring Environmental Gas Constituents on Concrete

Researchers Create New Concrete Paving Machine that Could Increase the Quality of Road Surfaces

UCLA Receives 2018 Visionary Award for Sustainable Building

Ban on Cladding Material Not Enough, Says FBU

Alkali-Activated Concrete from Fly Ash is as Strong as Traditional Concrete

New Study May Help Decision Makers Make More Effective Choices When Designing Social Housing Initiatives

Employees Are Happier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings

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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?