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In the September/October 2023 edition of International Construction, it was reported that North American equipment sales, with the US accounting for over 90%, hit a record high in 2022, and a minor decrease was expected in 2023. However, the anticipated...

The design of passive, net-zero buildings has received redoubled attention in recent years. One innovative feature that is helping in this regard is commercial louvers. By controlling the flow of ambient air into a structure, louvers help create fresh,...

Tuck pointing is a specialized technique used in masonry to enhance both the aesthetics and structuralintegrity of brickwork. This process involves repairing the mortar joints between bricks, which candeteriorate overtime due to weathering, age, or other environmental factors. The...

Cemonite has gone on to create a concrete that happens to be completely free from ordinary Portland cement, the traditional material that happens to be used to bind the concrete together and which is indeed responsible for 90% of...

There is no doubt whatsoever that data happens to hold the key to change. And there is no industry that’s better placed to take advantage of this transformative change than concrete. With the production as well as use of...

Introduction As the construction sector shifts toward renewable raw materials to curb greenhouse gas emissions, numerous alternative building materials are being studied to reduce their carbon footprint. These materials typically utilize bio-aggregates to create new sustainable construction materials while enhancing...

Urban centers like Cairo, Chongqing, Delhi, and Kinshasa are witnessing population surges, leading to soaring demand for housing, workplaces, industries, and infrastructure. Meanwhile, in the United States, the Biden Administration's infrastructure-driven policies are propelling the world's largest economy forward. These...