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  • The Impact of Different Building Materials on Construction Costs and Timelines
    Article - 12 May 2023
    Sustainability is key to the future of the construction industry. A main element of sustainability is improving time and cost savings, which requires an evolution in thinking within the sector in...
  • Hot Topics and Future Forecasts in the Concrete Industry
    Article - 15 Feb 2023
    After water, concrete is the most extensively used material in the world. However, the concrete industry accounts for a significant portion of total global carbon emissions - estimated at 4-8%.
  • Retrofitting with Fiber Cement Siding Brings Highest Return on Investment
    News - 19 Dec 2009
    The unexpected burst of activity in the residential real estate market last month is a positive sign that an increasing number of homeowners are contemplating a move in the near future. For homeowners...
  • Visualizing Metrology and Potholes in Building Materials
    Article - 10 Mar 2020
    Nondestructive metrology techniques are beneficial when it comes to analyzing building materials, particularly concrete and pavement. Metrology can also be invaluable when it comes to assessing...
  • Camera Networks and Their Role in Construction Automation
    Article - 26 Feb 2020
    Automation is already changing how the construction industry approaches its work. Now, new technology such as AI-powered machine vision and systems automation is poised to take advantage of...
  • Using Metrology to Study Cracks in Concrete
    Article - 17 Feb 2020
    The presence of cracks in any type of concrete structure can not only be deleterious to its stability but can even result in deadly effects if left uncorrected.
  • The Applications of Mortar in Construction
    Article - 27 Aug 2019
    Although the terms mortar, cement and concrete may be used interchangeably, each of these materials serve very different functions within the construction industry.
  • Are Smart Buildings Safer?
    Article - 18 May 2019
    The recent proliferation of internet-connected devices has given birth to the idea of a ‘smart building’ – a structure that is capable of monitoring, controlling and communicating with building...
  • IOT Building Maintenance
    Article - 25 Apr 2019
    With automatic and remote controls currently available for temperature, lighting and access, modern buildings are smarter and more connected than ever before, thanks to the Internet of Things (IoT).
  • Buying an Energy Efficient Home
    Article - 3 Apr 2019
    Energy efficiency should be as high on the list of desirables as the number of bedrooms, storage space and proximity to local schools/amenities when buying a new house.
Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

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