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Textile-Based Modular “Skins” Could Improve Energy Efficiency

Older buildings release heat through their walls, necessitating significantly more energy to maintain a tolerable temperature in the summer or winter.

16 May 2023

New Partnership for Flame Resistant Wood and Durable Fire Protection

Thermory and Woodsafe Timber Protection, the largest players in their respective industries, announce collaboration to provide thermally modified and durable fire-protected wood.

16 May 2023

UKCA Deadline Moved But Fasteners and Fixings Manufacturers Must Not Delay in Testing, Warns Expert

Although the deadline for the UKCA certification process has been pushed to 30 June 2025, manufacturers of structural timber fasteners and fixings are being told to start now with getting products tested amidst a shortage of approved testing facilities in the UK.

16 May 2023

Former LA Lakers Champion Rick Fox Raises $12m Pre-seed Investment for World’s First Carbon Negative Building Material

Climate technology company Partanna Global has secured a USD$12m investment in pre-seed funding from global venture capital fund Cherubic Ventures.

11 May 2023

Lorin and Laminators Develop Panels for OSUHC North Hall Academic Facility

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, announces its partnership with Laminators Incorporated to develop anodized aluminum panels for the new Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences North Hall Academic Facility.

9 May 2023

REHAU and Hydro International Launch New Stormwater Management System

Polymer specialist REHAU has announced the launch of a new stormwater management system in partnership with water services company Hydro International.

From REHAU 4 May 2023

Peab is First Construction Company to Use SSAB Zero, a New Zero-Emission Recycled Steel from SSAB

SSAB and Peab are extending their collaboration to include deliveries of the zero-emission steel SSAB Zero™, which is made using recycled steel and fossil-free energy.

From Peab AB 25 Apr 2023

Using Carbon-Negative Concrete in Industrial Settings

Washington State University has created a practical formula for carbon-negative, environmentally friendly concrete that is almost as strong as conventional concrete.

19 Apr 2023

Eye Spy: Building Inspectors May Soon Be Shooting Laser Beams, Saving the Construction Industry Millions of Dollars

New eye-tracking technologies being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process could save companies millions of dollars, time, and resources.

11 Apr 2023

Grass America Highlights Dynapro, the Premier Undermount Drawer Slide

Grass America, a leading supplier of functional hardware for the cabinet industry, highlights its Dynapro product, the premier undermount slide for drawer applications.

From GRASS America Inc. 7 Apr 2023

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