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Superior Concrete Products Awarded for ReCon Retaining Wall Block Production

At ReCon’s Annual Producer’s Appreciation Event in Denver on February 22, Superior Concrete Products, a producer and licensee of ReCon Retaining Wall Systems received top honors. A designer, manufacturer, and installer of modular precast concrete fences, retaining walls, tiny houses, sound barriers, and buildings, Superior Concrete Products has been manufacturing heavy-duty ReCon Wall Blocks since 2010.

26 Feb 2018

HOVER Product Delivers Roof Square Estimate Within Minutes

HOVER has just launched HOVER Now, which offers an estimate of the roof squares in less than 30 minutes of uploading photos of a house to the HOVER app.

25 Feb 2018

Civil Engineers Devise Framework to Coordinate Water and Road Repairs

A group of researchers have developed a new framework that will coordinate both water and road repairs, preventing unnecessary disruption and damage.

21 Feb 2018

Ultra-High Performance Concrete Using Milled Glass

Researchers have developed unique receipt for ultra-high performance concrete produced from local and recycled resources.

20 Feb 2018

Equations to Prevent 3D-Printed Concrete Walls Collapsing

3D-printed materials are generally soft and flexible during printing which can cause the printed walls to collapse or fall over.

16 Feb 2018

New Method to Make Wood As Strong As Titanium Alloys

Researchers discovered a method to make wood 10 times tougher and stronger than before, creating a natural substance that is stronger than titanium alloys.

8 Feb 2018

Design Approach for Self-Crack-Healing Structural Ceramics

Research into self-crack-healing structural ceramics has uncovered a novel way of using 3D networks of healing activators as a design approach.

By Isabelle Robinson 6 Feb 2018

QUIKRETE Launches New Products at World of Concrete 2018

The QUIKRETE® Companies, the leading manufacturer of pre-blended commercial-grade concrete products for the building and home improvement industries, is introducing QUIKRETE® PRO Fast-Setting Concrete Mix, Advanced Formula QUIKRETE® Concrete Resurfacer and QUIKRETE® Advanced Polymer Adhesives at the World of Concrete (WOC).

24 Jan 2018

Self-Healing Fungi Concrete - A Sustainable Approach

America’s infrastructure could be saved by self-healing fungi concrete, which can help repair cracks in aging concrete permanently.

18 Jan 2018

Smart Window for Enhancing Building Energy Efficiency

Prototype of smart windows for controlled shading and solar thermal energy harvesting developed to enhance building energy efficiency.

17 Jan 2018

Building Insulation Could be Enhanced with Bricks Filled with Aerogel

Improved thermal insulation means lesser heating costs – but this should not be at the cost of sensational architecture.

16 Jan 2018

New System Installed in Buildings Allows Collecting Data on Energy Usage

An energy concept refers to a smart grid capable of deciding how to distribute energy based on cost, availability and customers’ requirements.

16 Jan 2018

AeroBarrier Wins 2018 Most Innovative Building Product and Best in Show Awards

The National Association of Homebuilders' (NAHB) awarded AeroBarrier the 2018 Most Innovative Building Product and Best in Show. This year's competition was competitive, receiving 324 entries for nine categories. A team of judges narrowed the 324 entries to 60 finalists. From the 60 finalists, the top award was Best in Show.

12 Jan 2018

Kellogg Global Hub Receives LEED Platinum Certification

The Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification, joining Kresge Centennial Hall as a Northwestern University building to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest green building rating.

12 Jan 2018

AeroBarrier Helps 'The New American Home' Achieve 45 HERS Index and LEED Platinum

For builders aiming to achieve high levels of energy performance, it just got easier, thanks to AeroBarrier. AeroBarrier is affordable, easy to apply, and dramatically improves the sealing of the building envelope compared to traditional construction practice.

11 Jan 2018