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Laminated Veneer Lumber Products to Realize Vertical Urban Development

As a reaction to environmental problems and housing challenges in urban areas, a logical solution would be to extend buildings upward. Within the framework of an urban development project in Poissy, located near Paris, 33 new apartments were built on top of prevalent residential buildings.

1 Jun 2018

Engineering Standards and the Importance of Professional Registration

From BGEN Ltd 1 Jun 2018

Top Prize at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for Autonomous Window Cleaner for Commercial Buildings

At the 2018 Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, Australian Oliver Nicholls, aged 19, from Sydney, was awarded first place for designing and constructing a prototype of an autonomous robotic window cleaner for commercial buildings.

23 May 2018

Choice of Wood Material Determines Durability of Coated Products

The durability of a painted wood panel depends a lot on the wood material. Recent research on the topic explains that there should be less mold growth on the heartwood, that the growth is also influenced by the color of the panel, and that wide annual rings in the wood give fewer cracks.

30 Apr 2018

Latest Study Transforms Rammed Earth Construction

A building technique as old as dirt is being re-tested as a ‘new’ and feasible modern construction material. Compressed soil, also called rammed earth, is a construction technique that goes back several centuries.

24 Apr 2018

Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Reduces Carbon Footprint of Concrete Production

A pioneering, innovative method that involves the application of nanoengineering technology to include graphene in conventional concrete production has been developed by researchers at the University of Exeter.

24 Apr 2018

Eco-Friendly Technique Uses Wood Waste to Strengthen Building Structures

A novel, environmental-friendly technique that strengthens building structures has been developed by researchers. The innovative method combines biochar, which is recycled from sawdust, into cement and enhances the water tightness (impermeability) and strength of concrete and mortar.

16 Apr 2018

New Technologies That Can Rehabilitate Dams into Useful Land

There is a new technology emerging from the University of Queensland, Australia, that can potentially transform toxic red mud (bauxite residues) into usable soil. This approach aims to tackle the expensive rehabilitation processes associated with red mud dams throughout Australia.

By Liam Critchley 12 Apr 2018

Study Shows Improved Building Efficiency Leads to Better Health

Houses are meant to be a shelter from the outside world. But how true is this old adage ‘Home sweet home’ when it comes to the health of homes in Europe?

11 Apr 2018

Record-Breaking Attendance at 2018 International Building & Construction Trade Fair

The three-day International Building & Construction Trade Fair has come to an end at the Shanghai National Convention & Exhibition Center registering 42,000 visitors, a 24.19% increase from the previous year.

9 Apr 2018

EZONE UWA Construction Marks a New Era of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at UWA

A new era for engineering students at The University of Western Australia is a step closer with a ground-breaking event to mark the start of construction of EZONE UWA.

5 Apr 2018

Solidia Technologies can Lower Carbon Footprint of Concrete, Cement in California by 70%

Bo Boylan participated in the environmental leaders meeting to highlight the effect of Solidia’s eco-friendly cement and concrete systems in California.

30 Mar 2018

ABB Showcases Comprehensive Solutions Covering Energy Management, Digitalization & Safety

At Light + Building 2018, in Frankfurt, Germany, ABB is exhibiting the full range of its smarter buildings, homes, and mobility portfolio.

29 Mar 2018

Sivyer’s Construction Materials Tipper Fleet Benefits from Ground-Breaking Freeway System

Sivyer, whose fleet of tippers, grabs and volumetric concrete trucks collect and recycle materials from many of London’s biggest construction sites, has deployed the latest fleet management software from Freeway Fl...

21 Mar 2018

New White Paper Describes Marketing of Building Products Through Contractors

Ninety-nine percent of contractors are involved in their organization’s building product purchases in the $869 billion construction industry. But are building products correctly marketed to contractors? Throu...

16 Mar 2018

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Laminated Veneer Lumber Products to Realize Vertical Urban Development

Engineering Standards and the Importance of Professional Registration

Top Prize at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for Autonomous Window Cleaner for Commercial Buildings

Choice of Wood Material Determines Durability of Coated Products

Latest Study Transforms Rammed Earth Construction

Graphene-Reinforced Concrete Reduces Carbon Footprint of Concrete Production

Eco-Friendly Technique Uses Wood Waste to Strengthen Building Structures

New Technologies That Can Rehabilitate Dams into Useful Land

Study Shows Improved Building Efficiency Leads to Better Health

Record-Breaking Attendance at 2018 International Building & Construction Trade Fair

EZONE UWA Construction Marks a New Era of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at UWA

Solidia Technologies can Lower Carbon Footprint of Concrete, Cement in California by 70%

ABB Showcases Comprehensive Solutions Covering Energy Management, Digitalization & Safety

Sivyer’s Construction Materials Tipper Fleet Benefits from Ground-Breaking Freeway System

New White Paper Describes Marketing of Building Products Through Contractors

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

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Harnessing Supercomputing for Seismic-Resilient Construction

Top 5 Technologies Shaping Construction in 2025

Global Aerogel Insulation Market: Trends, Growth Drivers, and Future Outlook

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1Using Waste Rock and Fiber Reinforcement to Produce Efficient, High-Performance Concrete

2Quantum-Enhanced MPC Boosts Energy Efficiency in Buildings with Renewables and Storage

3Study Shows Rice Husk Ash Can Strengthen Earth Blocks Without Cement

4Bio-Inspired System Enables Concrete to Autonomously Repair Damage

5New Review Explores the Promise and Challenges of Aerial Additive Manufacturing in Construction

6Elematic and Carbonaide Launch World’s First CO2-Cured Precast Concrete Solution Through Commercial Partnership

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Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry

Discussing Construction Heritage and Preservation with Dr. Silke Langenberg

Providing Emergency Accommodation with Modular Shelters

Construction Trends

Health, Safety, and Regulations

Trending Stories

1Using Waste Rock and Fiber Reinforcement to Produce Efficient, High-Performance Concrete

2Quantum-Enhanced MPC Boosts Energy Efficiency in Buildings with Renewables and Storage

3Study Shows Rice Husk Ash Can Strengthen Earth Blocks Without Cement

4Bio-Inspired System Enables Concrete to Autonomously Repair Damage

5New Review Explores the Promise and Challenges of Aerial Additive Manufacturing in Construction

6Elematic and Carbonaide Launch World’s First CO2-Cured Precast Concrete Solution Through Commercial Partnership