Skyscrapers have become the defining features of modern cities that push beyond the limits of engineering and architectural design. Structural engineering plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and success of every skyscraper.
By Samudrapom Dam
16 Oct 2023
The demand for cement, one of the critical materials to satisfy the growing infrastructure and housing needs, is increasing at a significant rate around the world.
By Samudrapom Dam
11 Oct 2023
Architectural design software is a type of software tool that is developed to enable architects, designers, and construction experts to plan, visualize, and oversee construction projects. This category of software tools offers a vast range of functions that help to streamline the design process and boost collaboration.
By Sarah Moore
4 Oct 2023
It has been nearly 40 years since the first smart building was unveiled to the public, promising a high-tech future where technology, improved infrastructure, and everyday life seamlessly meet.
By Reginald Davey
2 Oct 2023
In line with achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and limiting global warming to 1.5oC above pre-industrial levels, the UN has announced a new plan to decarbonize the construction sector, traditionally one of the most polluting industries globally.
By Reginald Davey
26 Sep 2023
Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world, but its use comes with some key environmental, technical, and durability issues. Now, Mimicrete, a start-up based in the UK, has unveiled proprietary self-healing concrete with the aim of improving the sustainability of construction.
In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry.
This article will discuss some of the aspects that determine building survivability during wildfires and how buildings and communities can be made more fire-resistant.
By Michael Greenwood
18 Sep 2023
Mitigating urban heat and its effects on health and energy consumption is a key challenge in a rapidly urbanizing world. Now, Israeli company SolCold has unveiled a new and innovative solution: solar-powered coatings with passive cooling capabilities.
Recently, there has been much conversation in the media about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to its potential for failure over time. This article will provide an overview of this controversial building material.
By Reginald Davey
5 Sep 2023