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  • Plant-Based Rigid Foam: Use in the Construction Industry
    Article - 13 Jan 2022
    Today, a new breed of plant-based rigid foam products has entered the market, allowing developers to make use of the desirable characteristics of rigid foam without the environmental downsides.
  • Supermaterials Development Needed for Building of Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants
    News - 28 Aug 2009
    An upsurge of interest in nuclear power as an energy source in the era of global climate change is fostering development of a new generation of supermaterials to ensure the safety and reliable...
  • NGCC Reviews Use of Fibre Reinforced Polymers in Restoration and Conservation
    News - 26 Mar 2007
    The Network Group for Composites in Construction (NGCC) has undertaken a state-of-the-art review of the use fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP) in restoration and conservation. Experts from UK industry...
  • Photographic imaging process in concrete
    News - 17 Jun 2004
    A new and exciting photographic process in concrete has been receiving rave reviews and stands to be one of the most profound effects this century in architecture and concrete construction. The...
  • Wooden windows with the durability of PVC
    News - 3 Nov 2003
    Andersen Windows have launched a new range of windows with the strength of wood and the low maintenance characteristics of PVC-u. The “Woodwright” windows are made from Fibrex - a type...
  • Versatile, Environmentally Friendly Decking Material
    News - 2 Oct 2003
    Two Australian companies have developed outdoor decking materials with the attractive appearance of wood but with the simplicity and versatility of paving blocks. The products known as ModDeck and...
  • Construction Waste Transformed Into Safety Products
    News - 5 Aug 2003
    Hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste are discarded by the construction industry annually. Europe’s leading manufacturer of road and construction site safety products, Oxford Plastic Systems, is...
  • Wood from Wheat Straw
    News - 3 Jun 2003
    WoodStalk is a fibreboard composite made by Dow BioProducts using waste wheat straw and Dow Chemical’s polyurethane resin. The lack of formaldehyde in the product makes it a much safer...
  • Seismic Retrofitting of Corroded Concrete Buildings
    News - 21 Apr 2024
    In a recent article published in the journal Buildings, Italian researchers presented a case study of a concrete building severely degraded by corrosion, requiring seismic retrofitting. They assessed...
  • Bio-Inspired Patterns can Help Make Stronger 3D-Printed Concrete
    News - 20 Jan 2021
    According to a new study, bio-inspired patterns such as lobster shells, can render 3D-printed concrete more robust and thus support more creative and complex architectural structures. The...

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