Construction generates substantial waste, posing environmental threats and occupying valuable land. BIM helps mitigate this by predicting material wastage and managing resources efficiently. By incorporating detailed data and facilitating stakeholder collaboration, BIM minimizes waste during all project stages, reduces costs, and promotes sustainable practices.
By Nidhi Dhull
16 May 2024
This article delves into the significance of sustainable hardwood alternatives in construction amid rising concerns over illegal forest harvesting and environmental impact. It explores various engineered wood products (EWPs) like glued-laminated lumber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT), highlighting their advantages, applications, and challenges.
By Nidhi Dhull
12 May 2024
This article provides an in-depth overview of green roofing materials, emphasizing their role in sustainable construction and urban development. It explores various components of green roofs, their advantages, applications, challenges, and future prospects, including the integration of local waste materials and synergies with other sustainable technologies.
By Nidhi Dhull
2 May 2024
This comprehensive article explores the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in revolutionizing sustainable construction practices. It highlights how AI and ML technologies optimize various aspects of construction projects, including planning, energy usage, waste management, and pollution control, thus promoting environmental conservation and efficiency.
By Nidhi Dhull
25 Apr 2024
Self-cleaning coatings and paints offer significant benefits in improving air quality, enhancing aesthetics, and reducing maintenance costs in modern constructions. By controlling wettability or incorporating photocatalytic activity, these materials eliminate contaminants and exhibit antimicrobial properties.
By Nidhi Dhull
16 Apr 2024
Concrete sensor technology offers real-time monitoring of structural health. With recent developments such as wireless integration and fiber optic sensors, coupled with advancements in computing and modeling techniques, concrete sensors are poised to revolutionize infrastructure management, leading to safer, more efficient, and sustainable structures.
By Nidhi Dhull
10 Apr 2024
Seismic retrofitting enhances building resilience to earthquakes through advanced materials and technologies, protecting lives and infrastructure.
By Reginald Davey
3 Apr 2024
3D Concrete Printing enhances sustainable construction with automated solutions, offering design freedom and cost efficiency.
By Reginald Davey
27 Mar 2024
Timbercrete offers a low-carbon alternative for sustainable construction, combining sawdust with cement to create eco-friendly, insulating building blocks.
By Reginald Davey
20 Mar 2024
AI-driven robotic inspection enhances building safety by efficiently detecting structural flaws with advanced NDT methods.
By Reginald Davey
12 Mar 2024