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Engineers develop printed bricks from construction waste
Engineers behind the three-year DigiMat project aim to develop and demonstrate an eco-friendly cement mix, created from construction waste, that can be easily printed into new, tight interlocking bricks for use in new buildings.
Project lead Dr Seyed Ghaffar, said:...
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Mighty Buildings plans neighbourhood of 3D-printed homes for California
Construction technology company Mighty Buildings has announced plans to build 15 homes using prefabricated 3D-printed panels in Rancho Mirage, California.
The project is a collaboration between California-based Mighty Buildings and developers Palari Group. Construction will begin at the end of...
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Australian engineers team turns COVID-19 masks into road materials
Australian engineers have developed a circular economy solution for disposable face masks in a bid to tackle pandemic-generated waste.
A world-first study by RMIT University researchers has shown that using recycled face mask material to make just one kilometre of...
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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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