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Researchers Develop Biocementation for Construction
Researchers are developing a bacteria-based alternative to conventional cement manufacturing by using microorganisms to bind sand grains into solid architectural elements. Karen Antorveza Paez, who has recently completed her doctorate at ETH Zurich, is investigating how biological processes can...
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POSCO Advances Hydrogen Steelmaking Under Korea’s K-GX Plan
POSCO Holdings is partnering with the Government of the Republic of Korea under the Korea-Green Transformation (K-GX) strategy to develop a hydrogen steelmaking demonstration facility. The initiative is intended to reduce industrial emissions, strengthen domestic technology capabilities and support...
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AGSI Sets UAE Benchmark for Low-Carbon Rebar Production
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries (AGSI) has reported a verified cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 139 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) per tonne for its Abu Dhabi-produced reinforcing steel, highlighting progress in reducing the environmental impact of construction materials in...
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Efficient Assembly via Bolted Aluminium Connections
The move towards off-site manufacturing and modular construction has necessitated the development of highly efficient and reliable joining techniques for structural components. In the realm of aluminium engineering, the use of bolted aluminium connections has become a cornerstone of...
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AI Predicts Geopolymer Strength for Low-Carbon Construction
Researchers in Morocco developed a machine-learning framework to predict compressive strength in geopolymers made with fly ash and waste glass. Published in Case Studies in Construction Materials, the study assessed AI-based prediction.
Aymane Elyazidi, Fatiha Berroug, Lahcen Boukhattem and Rachid...
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Hyundai Engineering Wins Modular Steel Joint Certification
Hyundai Engineering has received technical certification from the Korean Society of Steel Construction for a modular steel joint structural system co-developed with Hyundai Steel (004020). The technology covers joints used to stack and assemble factory-manufactured box-type modules on site....
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CRH Acquisition to Expand Aggregates in Nordic Markets
CRH has agreed to acquire Swedish construction group NCC Industry’s aggregates operations in Denmark and Finland, expanding the building materials company’s presence across the Nordic markets. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Danish operations include a...
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