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Alkali-Activated Concrete from Fly Ash is as Strong as Traditional Concrete

Researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania are coming up with new techniques for producing cementless concrete using fly ash—an industrial waste.

1 Nov 2018

New Study May Help Decision Makers Make More Effective Choices When Designing Social Housing Initiatives

New research might help decision makers to make more informed choices when planning social housing initiatives.

25 Oct 2018

Employees Are Happier and More Productive in LEED Green Buildings

Employees who work in LEED-certified green buildings are healthier, happier, and more productive compared to employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings, according to a new survey published recently by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

22 Oct 2018

WRW Chooses Incentive TEC for ECO Housing Development

National construction business WRW has chosen Incentive Tec, part of Incentive FM Group, to provide a range of services at a new eco-friendly housing development in Bruton, Somerset.

From Incentive Tec Limited 5 Oct 2018

Reinforcement Products Online Offers a New, Easy to Use Service for Steel Reinforcement Solutions

An industry first new service, Reinforcement Products Online has opened its doors today offering a quick to navigate, easy to use format for construction firms to source the prefabricated steel solutions they need.

From Reinforcement Products Online 19 Sep 2018

Lucideon to Host Webinar for Investigating Concrete Failures Onsite

Lucideon, the international materials development and commercialization organization, will be hosting a free-to-attend webinar, ‘An Introduction to Investigating Failure Analysis of Onsite Hardened Concrete’, on Thursday 25 October 2018 at 15:00 UK time (10:00 EST).

From Lucideon 7 Sep 2018

Dulux Trade Announces ColourFutures™ 2019

Dulux Trade, the UK’s leading paint brand, has revealed its coveted ColourFutures™ colour palettes for 2019.

From Akzo Nobel N.V. 7 Sep 2018

Preventing Tragic Events of Collapsing Structures by Utilizing Migratory Corrosion Inhibitor Technology

According to the engineering regulations, the durability and design of the structure lifetime is around 50 years. Its lifetime is extended by regular maintenance or otherwise it should be demolished and rebuilt.

From Cortec Corporation 6 Sep 2018

NIST Report Offers Steps to Keep Buildings Operational After Natural Disasters

After a natural disaster, it is possible to keep damaged structures in operation if there are better standards for building construction.

23 Aug 2018

Concerns about the Resilience of Modular Housing to Overheating

It’s hard to ignore the recent press that this topic has been generating in response to one of the hottest summers that Europe has experienced in decades. Buildoffsite have hit back at challenges to the performance...

21 Aug 2018

Taking Construction into the Digital Age

A NEW collaboration aims to develop blockchain solutions to the data recording problems which can jeopardise complex construction projects.

10 Aug 2018

GSC Awarded £2.9 Million from Inspiring Science Fund-The Biggest Single Investment Since it Opened in 2001

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) has received funding of £2.9 million that will revolutionise the visitor attraction.

9 Aug 2018

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show Provides a Serious Quality Audience to Exhibitors

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show

7 Aug 2018

First Construction Project to be Awarded Highest Certification by USGBC

First GREEN Bank has launched its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ID+C Retail v4 Platinum Certification.

3 Aug 2018

Built Brings on Fieldwire to Achieve Greater Productivity in Field

Fieldwire, a leading construction field management solution, announced today that Built, one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing private construction groups, has chosen Fieldwire’s platform to drive productivity across their projects.

31 Jul 2018

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