Building Products

Fortera and MLC plan to build a commercial plant for Fortera’s low carbon cement technology at MLC’s site in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. The proposed facility is expected to produce 300,000 tons of cement annually by converting carbon dioxide captured...

Sika has developed SikaBiresin® MC 90, a two-component polyurethane paste material that enables high-throughput additive manufacturing of complex geometries and three-dimensional structures. Combining rapid strength development with thermal performance and dimensional stability, the material can reduce the need for...

The use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in cement manufacturing could help reduce the construction industry's reliance on fossil fuels while diverting suitable combustible waste from landfills, according to a systematic review by researchers at Adelaide University. The research examines...

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...

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...

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...

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...