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Brawn and Brains: Making Concrete Smarter and More Sustainable

Around 70 percent of the world’s population lives in a structure built with concrete - the composite is second only to water for use in construction, and its production is responsible for more than 8 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions.

From The University of New South Wales (UNSW) 7 Jun 2024

Study Demonstrates Environmental and Acoustic Advantages of Recycled Insulation in Building Panels

A study published in Energy and Buildings explores the thermal, acoustic, and environmental properties of prefabricated panels using three recycled insulations—two from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and one from expanded sintered polystyrene (EPS) with graphite.

6 Jun 2024

Recycled Cement: A Sustainable Future in Construction

The use of recycled cement can significantly reduce the environmental impact of the construction sector, addressing CO2 emissions and waste management. This review highlights the potential of recycled cement in various applications, promoting sustainability and a circular economy in construction practices.

5 Jun 2024

Assessing the Long-Term Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Researchers examined the durability and mechanical properties of alkali-activated fiber-reinforced composites (AAFRCs) cured at ambient temperature for 1, 28, and 365 days. The study found that AAFRCs exhibit stable long-term strength and improved tensile properties, with promising sustainability compared to conventional materials.

3 Jun 2024

Lorin Highlights Black and Bronze Anodized Aluminum Finishes

Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, highlights its range of architectural black and bronze anodized aluminum finishes.

From Lorin Industries, Inc 3 Jun 2024

Innovative Cement Solutions: Achieving Zero Emissions with Electric Recycling

UK researchers developed a novel electric recycling method for Portland cement, incorporating recovered cement paste into steel recycling to create zero-emissions cement. This innovative process, which maintains high-quality clinker production, promises to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the cement industry, promoting sustainability and environmental conservation.

30 May 2024

Aussie Company Builds First 3D Printed Two-Storey Building in Southern Hemisphere

World leading Australian 3D printing technology company, Luyten 3D, has just completed another significant milestone in its journey to push the boundaries of 3D construction technology.

From Luyten 30 May 2024

World First as Green RFID-Tagged LOOP Pallets Enter UK Construction Sector

In a world first for construction – and marking a fundamental shift towards circular economics in the transportation of building materials in the UK – the first batch of reusable green, RFID-tagged* pallets from The Pallet LOOP, part of the BSW Group, have started entering the construction supply chain, en masse.

From Pallet Loop Limited 30 May 2024

Could Municipal Solid Waste Ash be a Green Substitute for Cement?

A study published in Case Studies in Construction Materials investigated using paper ash (PA) and food waste ash (FWA) as partial substitutes for cement in paste and mortar. By substituting up to 15% of cement with these ashes, the research aimed to mitigate CO2 emissions and address waste disposal issues.

29 May 2024

Enhancing the Shelf Life of Cement

A recent study in Construction Materials explores the use of alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) wax and AKD mixed with paraffin (AKD+PAR) to reduce cement prehydration. These treatments were found to be more effective than traditional oleic acid in preserving cement strength under accelerated aging conditions, showing promise for use in hot and humid climates.

28 May 2024