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  • Alternatives to Wooden Frames in Construction
    Article - 21 May 2019
    Wood frames have long been the widely used framing system in the construction industry, largely due to the fact that wood is a relatively easy to source construction material.
  • Are 3D Printed Houses the Future of Affordable Housing?
    Article - 4 Sep 2019
    A new project between ICON and New Story will demonstrate that 3D housing is the future of affordable housing by constructing an entirely 3D printed neighborhood.
  • Timber Replacement Panels for Restroom Applications
    Article - 26 Jun 2008
    NUVEX Saniboard is a modified polyethylene (PE) and created for the replacement of timber panels and other tradition construction products such as MDF, Plywood, Marine Ply, wood, cement sheet and...
  • 10 Major Benefits of Galvanised Steel
    Article - 28 Feb 2007
    The use of galvanizing or structural steel protection gives you ten major, measurable benefits.
  • Smart Materials in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    Recently, researchers have investigated the use of “smart” materials in the construction industry and the benefits these innovative materials can bring. This article will explore this subject.
  • Considering Prefabricated Construction
    Article - 21 Jan 2022
    Prefabricated construction has become increasingly popular in recent years. This article will consider this construction method, what advantages and disadvantages it has over other ways to build...
  • Innovating with Shipping Containers
    Article - 15 Dec 2021
    In the last decade, an artifact from the marine and transportation industries has landed squarely on our shores.
  • The Pros and Cons of Wind Energy
    Article - 3 Apr 2019
    Wind power has long been hailed as a clean and renewable source of energy, which will help to reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels. But, is there a downside?
  • The Use of AI in Construction
    Article - 14 Mar 2023
    With broad applications encompassing design, bidding, financing, procurement, operations, asset management, and business model transformation, AI is poised to revolutionize the industry. Potential...
  • Can Hemp Rebar be Useful in Construction?
    Article - 9 Aug 2022
    Researchers at a private university in the USA recently announced that they were developing a hemp rebar product that could replace steel rebar in construction projects.
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.