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Developing Metamaterial Concrete for Smart Civil Infrastructure Systems

Concrete is the most commonly used building material and dates back to the Roman Empire. The University of Pittsburgh engineers are redesigning it for the 21st century.

22 Mar 2023

Starcrete: A High-Strength Extraterrestrial Construction Material

Researchers from the University of Manchester have developed a new material called “StarCrete,” which is made of extra-terrestrial dust, potato starch, and a pinch of salt and can be used to construct homes on Mars.

17 Mar 2023

Open Innovation Challenge Calls up Start-Ups in Drive Towards Net Zero Concrete

Start-ups from around the world can play a leading role in helping an essential global industry in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions and help solve the climate challenge.

15 Mar 2023

WSB and Bentley Systems Offer New Digital Construction Management Service Based on SYNCHRO

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to adopt and use infrastructure digital twins.

14 Mar 2023

SSAB to Showcase Strenx® Performance Steel in Cconstruction and Transportation Equipment at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2023

SSAB, a global leader in high-strength steel production, features Strenx® performance steel and the benefits it brings to construction equipment in Central Hall booth #31215 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 13 Mar 2023

The Race for Making the $300bn Concrete Market Greener is Already Underway

If concrete was a country, it would have been the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter behind only China and the US. This is no surprise given that it is the second most used material in the globe after water, it produces roughly 8% of greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonization of concrete is essential to meeting the UN net zero targets.

13 Mar 2023