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  • Reducing the Use of Plastic in Modern Construction
    Article - 19 Dec 2023
    The use of plastics for construction has become a major environmental concern. Reducing reliance on plastics and replacing them with sustainable construction materials can lead to a greener future.
  • The Most Common Uses of Ceramics in Construction
    Article - 18 Dec 2023
    The construction industry uses many different materials, such as concrete, steel, glass, timber, and ceramics, to construct buildings. This article will briefly explore how ceramics are used in...
  • How Can Concrete be Nano-Engineered?
    Article - 20 Nov 2023
    This article explores nano-engineered concrete, delving into recent studies, limitations, and the potential for a more sustainable future in construction.
  • Nanomaterials in Construction: Properties, Performance, and Applications
    Article - 12 Apr 2023
    The exceptional chemical and physical attributes of nanoscale materials offer exciting prospects for a diverse range of applications, including reinforcement of structural integrity, energy...
  • Why Install a Concrete Floor?
    Article - 19 Dec 2022
    The majority of concrete floors are flat slabs of material that are either pre-cast or poured on-site. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of installing concrete flooring.
  • 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...
  • NDT Methods Applied to Welding Defects
    Article - 28 Jan 2022
    Manufacturers require non-destructive testing (NDT) to analyze the qualities of a material, component, structure, or system for distinctive variations, welding faults, and discontinuity without...
  • Plant-Based Rigid Foam: Use in the Construction Industry
    Article - 7 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.
  • Adapting Buildings to Communal Living
    Article - 7 Jan 2022
    Today, architects are returning to communal living models which promote personal connections, sustainability, and – say proponents – the good life.
  • Non-Recyclable Building Waste: Where Does It Go?
    Article - 18 Nov 2021
    Most non-recyclable materials are hazardous, which means that they contain particles or substances that are destructive or harmful to the environment or human beings. Examples of hazardous waste...
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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