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CEMEX awarded grant from United States Department of Energy to develop carbon capture technology
CEMEX has announced that its US operations have been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Energy to research, engineer and develop a pilot for a breakthrough carbon capture unit. The project, anchored to CEMEX’s Victorville, California...
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Construction material shortages could delay UK housebuilding
A growing shortage of key construction materials could delay housebuilding this year as builders fight for fresh supplies against a backdrop of coronavirus-related challenges and price increases.
One builders’ merchant said they were being given an August delivery date for...
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BossTek releases new compact dust suppression design for increased mobility and versaitility in construction
As effective dust control continues to gain priority across a wide range of industries, a new equipment design has been engineered to provide mobility and performance, delivering effective particle suppression for new and existing applications.
With a throw of 100...
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Research highlights growing trends of green roofs and green concrete
Business Research Company’s smart buildings report reveals the rise in green features and construction methods that help to reduce energy and create more sustainable commercial buildings.
Living roofs or green roofs are increasingly being implemented in commercial smart buildings, a...
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Rice University Looks to Improve Concrete, Cement with Pryolyzed Ash
Technique by Rice University chemist James Tour produces turbostratic graphene flakes that can be added to substances like films of polyvinyl alcohol that better resist water in cement paste and concrete, increasing compressive strength.
Rice University scientists have turned their...
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RMIT researchers 3D print high-strength concrete structures inspired by lobster shells
New research shows that patterns inspired by lobster shells can make 3D printed concrete stronger, to support more complex and creative architectural structures.
Digital manufacturing technologies like 3D concrete printing (3DCP) have immense potential to save time, effort and material...
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UNSW industry to develop technology to convert paper and plastic landfill waste into construction materials
A collaborative project involving UNSW Sydney researchers will develop technology to divert up to 10,000 tonnes of paper and plastic waste in Australia into construction materials used to build roads.
UNSW, in partnership with State Asphalts, Closed Loop, Primaplas and...
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