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Upcycling Old Concrete with Graphene for Sustainable Construction

News - 5 Dec 2023

In the aftermath of large-scale disasters like earthquakes or wars, and as aging buildings and infrastructure are replaced, vast amounts of concrete often end up in landfills or are crushed into...

Strongwell Recognized for Manufacture of 200’ Tall Fiberglass Structure

News - 16 Nov 2023

Strongwell (USA), the world leader in the pultrusion of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently recognized with two prestigious awards for its innovation in the design and manufacture...

New UCF Tech Uses AI, VR to Monitor Safety of Bridges, Buildings

News - 9 Nov 2023

Monitoring the structural health of the nation’s aging budlings and bridges is vital to keeping people safe and helping prevent tragedies such as the Surfside condominium collapse in...

Polyglass Roof Restoration Saves Nautical Towers From Extensive Water Damage

News - 7 Nov 2023

The Nautical Towers, an iconic high-rise condominium boasting panoramic beach views and unique architectural design, recently faced a significant challenge with its rooftop. The building's...

Tall Buildings Could be Built Quicker if Damping Models Were Correct, Study Finds

News - 19 Sep 2023

Multi-storey buildings are assembled over cautiously to withstand wind strengths, researchers have found. This is because there are several difficulties in estimating damping – the method of...

Wood Offers Tangible Pathways to Reduce CO2 Emissions of Construction

News - 14 Sep 2023

Tackling climate change calls for radically changing the materials we build with. Metsä Wood explores and develops wood-based solutions that complement and replace carbon-intensive construction...

Biochar Helps Reduce the Carbon Footprint of the Construction Industry

News - 8 Sep 2023

One of the main causes of climate change and rising global temperatures is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activity. Among the various anthropogenic activities that emit CO2, the...

Exploring the Equilibrium of Hanging Chains and Masonry Arches

News - 12 Jul 2023

One of the fundamental rules of construction has been turned on its head by an Aston University researcher. Dr Haris Alexakis. Image Credit: Aston University For centuries, a hanging chain was...

World Rainforest Day 2023: Leading Producer of Sustainable Wood Alleviates the Deforestation of Vital Tropical Rainforests

News - 22 Jun 2023

Kebony today celebrates World Rainforest Day 2023 and the architectural projects around the globe making use of sustainable wooden building products engineered to protect the...

UKCA Deadline Moved But Fasteners and Fixings Manufacturers Must Not Delay in Testing, Warns Expert

News - 16 May 2023

Although the deadline for the UKCA certification process has been pushed to 30 June 2025, manufacturers of structural timber fasteners and fixings are being told to start now with getting products...