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  • Enhancing Cement with Organic Waste
    Article - 3 May 2022
    Enhancing traditional construction materials with waste products has become a research focus in the construction industry in recent decades to meet the challenges of modern society.
  • Improving the Thermal Insulation Properties and Toughness of Concrete
    Article - 22 Jun 2022
    The inclusion of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in concrete improves its toughness significantly, according to previous research. The mechanical and thermal performance of polyvinyl alcohol fiber...
  • Hempcrete vs. Concrete
    Article - 8 Jul 2019
    The building and construction industry is moving towards using more sustainable materials. Hempcrete is a building material made from hemp, a plant from a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species,...
  • Eco-Friendly Building Materials from Fly Ash Waste
    Article - 26 Jun 2024
    Global fly ash production from coal power plants is approximately 544 million tons annually, with 80% ending up in landfills, posing severe environmental concerns. However, its recycling potential in...
  • Are GeoTextiles in Embankment Dams Effective and Safe?
    Article - 10 Nov 2021
    Geotextiles are permeable synthetic textiles. They are generally produced from polypropylene polymers or polyester, and are primarily used in dams to increase soil stability while improving erosion...
  • Plastic Bricks: Tackling Plastic Waste and Housing Shortages in Africa
    Article - 2 Nov 2021
    This article considers the use of plastic brick manufacture in order to aid in tackling two crises facing many African regions: housing shortages and waste management.
  • Building Materials for a Cleaner Home
    Article - 5 Sep 2016
    There is an increased awareness of the effect building materials have on the indoor environment. Therefore, the demand for green buildings is growing exponentially.
  • Concrete Foundations – A Construction Guide
    Article - 2 Nov 2012
    Foundations have their own unique designs and concreting these foundations requires a number of highly regulated steps, including site inspection.
  • Mastering Cold-Weather Concreting: Tips, Standards, and Best Practices
    Article - 5 Mar 2025
    Effective curing of cement and mortar in cold conditions is vital. Explore methods to prevent freezing and enhance durability in construction.
  • 66 Advantages of Products from H+H Celcon
    Article - 26 May 2006
    There’s no end of advantages when it comes to choosing H+H Celcon products. We build excellence into everything we make, so that it’s as good as it possibly can be. Just look at the 66 Celcon...

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