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Providing Technical Authorship for Construction Products Resource Efficiency Action Plans (REAPs) with Ceram

Ceram, the international materials technology company, provided the technical authorship for the recently published ‘Clay Bricks and Clay Blocks’ and ‘Precast Concrete’ Resource Efficiency Action Plans (REAPs).

6 Nov 2013

BASF to Showcase Sustainable Housing and Construction Solutions at BATIMAT Trade Fair

From November 4 until November 8, BASF will present numerous solutions in the area of sustainable housing and construction at the BATIMAT trade fair in Paris Nord Villepinte. Based at Hall 5A/stand D34, the company will showcase products to raise energy efficiency, reduce maintenance and improve comfort.

From BASF Corporation 5 Nov 2013

New Method to Monitor Quality of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Steel fiber reinforced concrete (SFRC) is a practical construction material that is quick and easy to use. But monitoring SFRC quality is difficult, and this has kept industry acceptance low. A new method offers a quick way to examine its composition.

5 Nov 2013

Central Concrete Joins as a Founding Member of USGBC-NCC Building Health Initiative

Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., a business unit of U.S. Concrete, Inc., and the leader in delivering low-CO2 concrete to the San Francisco Bay Area, has joined, as a founding member, a unique coalition of commercial building owners and tenants; architects, engineers and builders; building product manufacturers; legal professionals; labor and healthcare professionals and institutions to promote human health through green building.

4 Nov 2013

MSC to Produce Resin Modified Wood in North America Using Fibre7 Impregnation Process

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc., (“MSC”) has signed a licensing agreement with Fibre7 Limited, based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, to produce and market resin modified wood in North America using Fibre7’s patented impregnation process.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 31 Oct 2013

ICIS Honors Cabot with 2013 Innovation Awards for Aerogel Technology

Cabot Corporation has been designated the winner of Best Overall Innovation and Innovation with Best Environmental Benefit at the tenth annual ICIS Innovation Awards 2013 for its Cabot aerogel technology for use in eco-friendly building and construction.

29 Oct 2013

Momentive Specialty Chemicals to Form Joint Venture with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (“Momentive Specialty Chemicals” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (“Kanoria”) to form a joint venture (“JV”) that would construct a new phenolic specialty resins plant in India at Kanoria’s existing production facility at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 25 Oct 2013

Dow Corning to Display High-Performance Building Solutions at Greenbuild Conference & Expo

The need for more living and working space to accommodate fast-growing urban populations has created great opportunities – and challenges – for architects, contractors and building owners alike. A global leader in the development of silicone materials for the high-performance building industry, Dow Corning is helping to address these challenges, offering innovative silicon-based technologies, materials and solutions.

From Dow Corning 24 Oct 2013

Ceram Expands Expertise in Construction Technology

Ceram, the international materials technology company, has invested in its Construction Technology Development Group (TDG) and recruited five post graduates. Exploring five distinct areas: Roofing and Cladding, ...

23 Oct 2013

CPG Building Products Announces Partnership with Parksite

CPG Building Products today announced that it has partnered with Parksite, Inc., to distribute TimberTech products in Eastern Ohio. Headquartered in Batavia, IL, Parksite has been a successful distributor of the full line of AZEK premium, exterior products since the launch of the original trim product in 1999.

23 Oct 2013

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

Providing Technical Authorship for Construction Products Resource Efficiency Action Plans (REAPs) with Ceram

BASF to Showcase Sustainable Housing and Construction Solutions at BATIMAT Trade Fair

New Method to Monitor Quality of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Central Concrete Joins as a Founding Member of USGBC-NCC Building Health Initiative

MSC to Produce Resin Modified Wood in North America Using Fibre7 Impregnation Process

ICIS Honors Cabot with 2013 Innovation Awards for Aerogel Technology

Momentive Specialty Chemicals to Form Joint Venture with Kanoria Chemicals & Industries

Dow Corning to Display High-Performance Building Solutions at Greenbuild Conference & Expo

Ceram Expands Expertise in Construction Technology

CPG Building Products Announces Partnership with Parksite

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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