Building and Construction News

RSS

Sea Sponge Inspires Super Strong Compressible Material

Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and stiffness that could improve architectural and product designs.

27 Feb 2025

Flexible Crystals Reveal Secrets of Elasticity

Australian scientists have gained new insights into the fundamental behavior of flexible materials, allowing for the design of new building materials and technology.

24 Feb 2025

AIMPLAS participates in the European BIO4EEB Project to promote the use of bio-based insulating materials in construction

AIMPLAS contributes to the BIO4EEB Project, focusing on bio-based insulation materials to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions in European buildings.

From AIMPLAS 22 Nov 2024

Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

Researchers from the Institute of Construction Management and Economics at Graz University of Technology, have developed a prototype of a control system for concreting processes on construction sites as part of their DigiCoPro project.

15 Nov 2024

The ITC and AIMPLAS Recycle Fired Ceramic Tile Waste for the Construction Industry

he Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC) and the Plastics Technology Centre (AIMPLAS) have worked in cooperation to develop the RECERCO Project, an initiative aligned with the circular economy and focused on recovering waste generated in the ceramic tile manufacturing process, specifically so-called fired sherds.

From AIMPLAS 13 Sep 2024

Starch Dispersion a Snap with Silverson Mixing Equipment

While native and modified starches might behave differently in the manufacturing environment, your mixing equipment should provide consistent results regardless of viscosity or ingredient form.

From Silverson Machines, Inc 11 Sep 2024

Saint-Gobain Breaks Ground on New 47K-Sq.-Ft. Worcester Administration Building

France-based manufacturer Saint-Gobain broke ground on a new administration building Monday, which will serve its flagship abrasives manufacturing campus in Worcester.

From Saint-Gobain Abrasives 29 Aug 2024

Surface Modification of Alloy Fibers for Concrete with KH-550

In a recent study in Materials, researchers enhanced ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) by modifying amorphous alloy fibers with a silane coupling agent, significantly improving its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

21 Aug 2024

Wood-Based Foam Promises To Revolutionize Building Materials with Adaptive Features

Over the next three years, European researchers aim to construct passive ventilation systems not from concrete or steel, but from a wood-based foam.

8 Aug 2024

‘A Catalyst for Revolution’: Launch of Thrive Looks to Safeguard Public Health

Brisbane is positioned to become the global hub for healthy buildings with today's launch of the ARC Training Centre for Advanced Building Systems against Airborne Infection Transmission (Thrive).

23 Jul 2024

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Building and Construction News

Sea Sponge Inspires Super Strong Compressible Material

Flexible Crystals Reveal Secrets of Elasticity

AIMPLAS participates in the European BIO4EEB Project to promote the use of bio-based insulating materials in construction

Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

The ITC and AIMPLAS Recycle Fired Ceramic Tile Waste for the Construction Industry

Starch Dispersion a Snap with Silverson Mixing Equipment

Saint-Gobain Breaks Ground on New 47K-Sq.-Ft. Worcester Administration Building

Surface Modification of Alloy Fibers for Concrete with KH-550

Wood-Based Foam Promises To Revolutionize Building Materials with Adaptive Features

‘A Catalyst for Revolution’: Launch of Thrive Looks to Safeguard Public Health

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

PELCO® easiCore™ Rotary Disc Cutter for TEM, Semiconductors, and More

ElectroForce Apex 1 Mechanical Testing Instrument

Sponsored Content

Advancing Nuclear Fusion Through Tritium Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy

Gallium Nitride (GaN) Characterization with Raman and Photoluminescence Techniques

What Are Olympic Gold Medals Made Of? The Surprising Answer

Flavor Science: Why Plant-Based Sausages Don’t Quite Smell Like Meat

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Building and Construction News

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1A New Breakthrough in Methane-to-Ethanol Conversion Offers Hope For Cleaner Energy

2Growing Need to Address Methane Leaks: ABB Reports Major Demand Increase for Natural Gas Detection Solution

3Combining LLZO with Polymers for Improved Battery Performance

4Arvia Technology Launches ‘Industry-First’ Proven PFAS Destruction Solution

5Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

6New Semiconductor for Spintronics and Quantum Computing

Sponsored Content

Editorial Highlights