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  • What is Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)?
    Article - 5 Sep 2023
    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...
  • Hot Topics and Future Forecasts in the Concrete Industry
    Article - 15 Feb 2023
    After water, concrete is the most extensively used material in the world. However, the concrete industry accounts for a significant portion of total global carbon emissions - estimated at 4-8%.
  • Shigeru Ban's Incredible Paper Tube Structures
    Article - 9 Dec 2022
    Shigeru Ban’s paper tube structures address many pressing questions for architects today. With his international firm, the Japanese architect has been building sustainably with paper, cardboard, and...
  • Why Own a Tiny Home?
    Article - 26 Apr 2022
    There is a small revolution in home design currently happening – the tiny house movement. In an age of increasing urban sprawl and the consequent problems that a burgeoning world population brings,...
  • Building to Avoid Flooding
    Article - 11 Mar 2022
    This article presents notable modern examples of building to avoid flooding.
  • The Use of Graphene Oxide for the Protection of Concrete
    Article - 3 Jun 2020
    Concrete researchers have recently focused on using nanomaterials to develop superior coating materials. In particular, graphene oxide, produced by the chemical exfoliation of graphite, has emerged as...
  • Visualizing Metrology and Potholes in Building Materials
    Article - 10 Mar 2020
    Nondestructive metrology techniques are beneficial when it comes to analyzing building materials, particularly concrete and pavement. Metrology can also be invaluable when it comes to assessing...
  • Can Buildings be Developed to Resist Aircraft Impact?
    Article - 11 Feb 2020
    The World Trade Center’s Twin Towers were built to withstand aircraft crashing into them, suggested a panel on the top floor visitor center.
  • Using Non-Destructive Testing Public Building Safety
    Article - 2 Dec 2019
    Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques that utilize radiation provide a reliable method of studying public buildings; enabling construction to have higher levels of safety and durability.
  • NDT Methods in Concrete and Masonry Assessment
    Article - 26 Sep 2019
    Non-destructive methods are used in concrete and masonry assessments to determine strength and durability without affecting the structure of materials.

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