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Building New Frontiers with Martian Concrete

Article - 22 Feb 2023

Scientists at the University of Manchester, UK, recently demonstrated how a novel concrete material using Martian soil and the blood of human astronauts as ingredients could pave the way for future...

Carbon-Negative Building Systems to Reduce Emissions

Article - 16 Jan 2023

LEKO LABS, a revolutionary startup based in Luxembourg, has become a pioneer in developing carbon-negative building systems and materials to reduce carbon dioxide by 500 megatons.

Producing Low-Cement and Aesthetically Pleasing Masonry From Recycled Materials

Article - 22 Dec 2022

Sustainability and circularity in the construction industry is a hot-button topic at the moment. Watershed Materials have developed eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing masonry that uses less cement....

What Polymers are Used in Construction?

Article - 15 Mar 2022

As an engineering building material, polymers have become increasingly essential. The applications and properties of polymers are broad due to the ease of fabrication and the ability to produce...

The Different Ways That Seasoning in Wood Can Be Achieved

Article - 11 May 2007

Seasoning is the process of drying timber to remove the bound moisture contained in walls of wood cells.

Structural Performance of Aircrete Blocks with Relevant Structural Calculations

Article - 24 Jul 2006

Celcon manufactures a wide range of quality aircrete products, available in a variety of grades and dimensions, and all conforming to BS 6073. This is the excellence of Celcon aircrete.

Common Building Elements Used in Different Types of Buildings

Article - 18 May 2007

There are common building elements used in different types of buildings, including framing and flooring.