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Creating New Options for Sustainable Construction

Creating New Options for Sustainable Construction

The building industry today confronts a variety of issues. Natural sand is rapidly becoming a rare resource; humanity may run out of it by 2050. Carbon dioxide emissions are growing year after year, particularly from the production of cement or fired clay bricks.

28 Mar 2024

Polyglass Launches PolyVap SA S – A Low Slope Self-Adhered Air/Vapor Barrier

Polyglass Launches PolyVap SA S – A Low Slope Self-Adhered Air/Vapor Barrier

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, unveils its latest breakthrough product – PolyVap SA S. Engineered for superior performance in commercial low-slope roofing applications, PolyVap SA S sets a new standard with its exceptional dual-functionality as a high-performance air and vapor barrier.

From Polyglass U.S.A. Inc. 27 Mar 2024

Researchers Develop Highly Stable Self-Cleaning Paints

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

What To Know About Bioengineered Construction Materials

This article will provide an overview of bioengineered building materials, discussing materials, products, and projects that have been made possible due to research in this area.

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

Reducing Embodied Carbon Through Design

With an increase in the pressure to decarbonize the built environment and build more carbon-neutral buildings, the reduction of embodied carbon has become of great importance.

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

Calcium Carbonate Concrete: Building on Recycling

AZoBuild talks to Professors Noguchi and Maruyama about their research and development of Calcium Carbonate Concrete (CCC), a new material that has the potential to cause a sustainable revolution in the construction industry.

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