Building information modeling (BIM) is a vital process to help facilitate the design, planning, and construction of buildings. It is an efficient and collaborative process that is often used to plan and design structures and buildings in a single 3D model.
By Olivia Hudson
4 Apr 2022
AFm is abbreviated from ‘alumina, ferric oxide, monsulfate’. The AFm phase of Portland cement refers to a group of similar members of hydrated calcium aluminates that have a hydrocalumite-like structure based on 4CaO.Al2O3.13–19 H2O.
By Olivia Hudson
30 Mar 2022
Stilts have been used since ancient times to elevate buildings above ground level. This article will discuss their history, modern usage, and perspectives on the subject.
By Reginald Davey
28 Mar 2022
This article will look at using electron microscopy to analyze concrete and, in particular, the water-cement ratio.
Ireland’s Museum of Cinema in Dublin and the Aleja Shopping Center in Ljubljana, Slovenia, have one thing in common – visually impressive, unique, and hard-wearing facades and interiors made with digitally printed glass.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Mar 2022
This article will provide an overview of bioengineered building materials, discussing materials, products, and projects that have been made possible due to research in this area.
By Reginald Davey
23 Mar 2022
A new study published in the journal Buildings reviews Denmark’s current passive heating strategies and examines the suitability of such measures for the design of a future building.
Polymers are key in construction because of their versatility and cost-effectiveness. They enhance materials like epoxy, polyethylene, and polycarbonate.
By Olivia Hudson
15 Mar 2022
This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
By Ben Pilkington
11 Mar 2022
This article outlines the facts and figures around women in construction and highlights some notable cases where the balance is beginning to tip.
By Ben Pilkington
8 Mar 2022