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Researchers Develop Highly Stable Self-Cleaning Paints

Researchers from TU Wien and the Università Politecnica delle Marche (Italy) have created unique titanium oxide nanoparticles that can be added to standard, commercially available wall paint to provide self-cleaning properties.

26 Mar 2024

ABB and Captimise to Set a Path for Decarbonization In the Cement Industry

ABB and Captimise are extending their collaboration to drive the adoption of cost-effective carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies in the cement industry.

From ABB Cement Solution 26 Mar 2024

New Model Makes it Easier to Build Sustainable Structures of Textile-Reinforced Concrete

By reinforcing concrete with textiles instead of steel, it is possible to use less material and create slender, lightweight structures with a significantly lower environmental impact.

22 Mar 2024

Sustainability in Construction: AI Provides Solution to Building’s Energy Efficiency Without Reconstruction

In the current real estate market, operational costs and sustainability are crucial, particularly after the 116.4% increase in energy prices by the first half of 2023.

From Exergio 14 Mar 2024

Polyglass to Unveil New Roofing and Waterproofing Products at IIBEC 2024

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., known for pushing the boundaries of innovation in weather-resistant roofing and sealing technologies, will be at the Phoenix Convention Center for 2024 IIBEC Trade Show, from March 8-11 at booth #417.

11 Mar 2024

Construction Works Begin as Accrington Town Square Regeneration Moves Forward

Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West team has started enabling works on site as part of its work on the £20 m regeneration of Accrington Town Square projects, which include restoration of the Market Hall, Burtons Chambers and Market Chambers.

7 Mar 2024

Substituting Cement in Prefab Elements

In a research initiative at the University of Borås, a new generation of concrete pieces with substantially less environmental effect than those now in use is being produced.

4 Mar 2024

Global Study: 10 % Reduction in Building and Construction CO2 Emissions Possible — Lack of Policy Support Slows Down Progress

Decarbonization tech platform One Click LCA has launched a new international study about decarbonizing the construction value chain.

23 Feb 2024

Morgan Sindall Appointed to Newcastle-Under-Lyme Car Ark as Part of Regeneration Plans

Morgan Sindall Construction’s North West team has been appointed on behalf of Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to the design and build of a new £12m 450-space multi-storey car park.

22 Feb 2024

Innovative Urban Living Concept Tackles Housing Woes and Offers Socially Connected Solutions

Co-locating homes on single suburban allotments to create smaller and more socially connected living options could help address the nation’s housing crisis, according to a University of South Australia researcher.

6 Feb 2024