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Transforming Interiors with Sustainable and Stylish Compo-SiL® Silicone Interior Construction Material

General Silicones (GS), a leader in the production of silicone products for over half a century, announces the newest application of their versatile and innovative Compo-SiL® technology – replacing traditional PVC vinyl wallpapers with sustainable and stylish Compo-SiL® silicone interior construction material.

28 Jun 2023

Carbon Capture Technology for Buildings

Soletair Power (Finland) has developed a unique solution for extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from building ventilation systems to help achieve carbon net zero and even carbon negative building projects.

28 Jun 2023

Peab Rebuilds Kumla School in Tyresö

Peab has been commissioned to rebuild the Kumla School in Tyresö, south of Stockholm. The customer is Tyresö Municipality and the contract is worth SEK 109 million.

From Peab AB 27 Jun 2023

World Rainforest Day 2023: Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Alleviates the Deforestation of Vital Tropical Rainforests

Kebony today celebrates World Rainforest Day 2023 and the architectural projects around the globe making use of sustainable wooden building products engineered to protect the planet’s precious eco-systems.

22 Jun 2023

Everlasting Concrete Reduces Negative Climate Footprint

Researchers recently created everlasting concrete which requires no maintenance and produces 80% less CO2 than conventional products. Its developers were given a research prize for their accomplishments.

20 Jun 2023

Volvo Group Partners with Heidelberg Materials to Reduce Emissions in Construction Industry

Volvo Group has signed an agreement to collaborate with Heidelberg Materials, one of the largest building materials companies in the world.

20 Jun 2023

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Honored with the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Twenty-five Year Award

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, designed by architect Frank Gehry, has been honored with the Los Angeles-based American Institute of Architects (AIA) Twenty-five Year Award “conferred on a building that has set a precedent for the last 25–35 years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design and significance.”

15 Jun 2023

Metsä Group to Build a Kerto LVL Wood Product Mill Worth EUR 300 Million in Äänekoski

Metsä Group has decided to build a new Kerto® LVL mill in Äänekoski for the production of beam and panel products used in the construction industry. Kerto LVL products significantly reduce the carbon footprint of buildings compared to many other materials.

15 Jun 2023

Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Reaffirms Its Commitment to a Greener Future in the Construction Industry

Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable wood, has today reaffirmed its status as a pioneer in the movement for a greener construction industry, with the launch of a new Sustainability Report.

14 Jun 2023

3D Printing Technology Used to Build Schools in Ukraine Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Despite the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, the government has taken a step towards improving education by partnering with the humanitarian fund Team4UA, founded by Jean-Christophe Bonis, operating on the ground in Ukraine to build schools.

6 Jun 2023

Materials and Engineering News

Transforming Interiors with Sustainable and Stylish Compo-SiL® Silicone Interior Construction Material

Carbon Capture Technology for Buildings

Peab Rebuilds Kumla School in Tyresö

World Rainforest Day 2023: Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Alleviates the Deforestation of Vital Tropical Rainforests

Everlasting Concrete Reduces Negative Climate Footprint

Volvo Group Partners with Heidelberg Materials to Reduce Emissions in Construction Industry

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Honored with the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Twenty-five Year Award

Metsä Group to Build a Kerto LVL Wood Product Mill Worth EUR 300 Million in Äänekoski

Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Reaffirms Its Commitment to a Greener Future in the Construction Industry

3D Printing Technology Used to Build Schools in Ukraine Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

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