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Peab Builds Apartment Building in Helsinki, Finland

Peab Builds Apartment Building in Helsinki, Finland

Peab has been commissioned to build an apartment building with 6-8 floors and 64 apartments on Vinsentinaukio in the Sompasaari district of Helsinki, Finland.

From Peab AB 11 Dec 2019

Building Thicker Pavements Now Would be More Cost Effective Later

Building Thicker Pavements Now Would be More Cost Effective Later

One of the best approaches for extending the life cycle of roads and curtailing excess future expenses is to increase the thickness of asphalt on some roads.

11 Jul 2019

Lighter-Colored, Solar-Reflective Walls can Reduce Pollution and Energy Costs

Lighter-Colored, Solar-Reflective Walls can Reduce Pollution and Energy Costs

If walls could talk, they would probably tell that reducing pollution and energy costs may be as simple as giving them a fresh coat of lighter-colored and more reflective paint.

10 Jul 2019

Carboncor's Cold Asphalt Endorsed for Use on South Australia's Roads

Carboncor's Cold Asphalt Endorsed for Use on South Australia's Roads

South Australia's Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has approved Carboncor, an environmentally friendly cold asphalt premix, for use on roads in the State.

From Carboncor 24 Jun 2019

Ban on Cladding Material Not Enough, Says FBU

Ban on Cladding Material Not Enough, Says FBU

A ban on flammable cladding similar to the material used in Grenfell Tower is not enough, says the Fire Brigades Union.

2 Nov 2018

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

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

Taking Construction into the Digital Age

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

First Construction Project to be Awarded Highest Certification by USGBC

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

Kokoon Modular Housing System Adaptable for Larger Housing Units

Kokoon Modular Housing System Adaptable for Larger Housing Units

Kokoon is a smart, modular building system developed for temporary accommodation in urban conditions. The modules are easy to transport & stack.

27 Jul 2018

Rice Team Uses Fly Ash from Coal-Fired Power Plants to Replace Portland Cement

Rice Team Uses Fly Ash from Coal-Fired Power Plants to Replace Portland Cement

A composite binder composed mainly of fly ash has been developed to serve as a replacement for Portland cement in concrete.

21 Jun 2018

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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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