Drier climates are exacerbating an expensive problem for millions of Australians whose homes sit on expansive soils prone to shrinkage cracks, which have already cost insurance companies and individuals billions of dollars in damage bills.
Researchers have created a “puff pastry-inspired” cement by repeatedly rolling and folding it into thin layers, producing a material that resists cracking far better than conventional cement while slowing heat transfer.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
8 Sep 2026
The UK could meet its housing targets of up to 300,000 new homes each year, swapping high-carbon building materials for straw without running out of supply, according to new research.
Findings show that weather conditions play a crucial role in concrete corrosion, calling for a more nuanced approach to durability standards.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
4 Sep 2026
More than 30 leaders from international cities will convene at UNSW Sydney for a global conference focused on creating healthier, more sustainable and equitable urban centers.
A new model of 179 European cement plants shows how carbon prices, CCS infrastructure, and investor confidence could determine the timing and geography of cement decarbonization.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
31 Aug 2026
A LightGBM machine-learning model predicts the strength of waste-glass concrete while helping researchers interpret how mixture composition and curing relate to performance.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
27 Aug 2026
Advancing construction site operations and knowledge transfer through AI at the Fujitsu Technology Park redevelopment project.
This study investigates the effects of iron processing waste and magnetized water on concrete, revealing their potential to enhance strength and sustainability.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
25 Aug 2026
A WORLD-FIRST recycled glass solution has been approved for a new housing scheme in Scotland.
A new approach to vibration wave analysis in blasting demolition offers insights into wave characteristics, aiding in hazard assessment and control strategies.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
20 Aug 2026
A new study identifies a concrete mix containing limestone powder that improves water retention and interlayer bond strength in laboratory-scale 3D-printed concrete.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
18 Aug 2026
The development of a self-healing cement composite with ultra-low polymers offers a scalable solution for enhancing concrete durability and reducing emissions.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
12 Aug 2026
A self-deploying formwork system uses multistable tubes and integrated steel reinforcement to enable rapid casting of reinforced concrete structures.
By Akshatha Chandrashekar
11 Aug 2026
A bio-based concrete retarder made from cocoa pod waste maintained mechanical performance while reducing slump loss in laboratory and ready-mix plant trials.
By Dr. Noopur Jain
5 Aug 2026