As cities grow denser and construction labor becomes harder to secure, the sector is under pressure to deliver projects ...

Sustainable construction practices have and will continue to drive design and specifications throughout the building industry. Because concrete remains one of the most used building materials in the ...

US researchers have developed Enzymatic Structural Material (ESM), a carbon-negative alternative to concrete that turns carbon dioxide into a solid structural asset. Strong and cost-effective, this ...

Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot ...

Settlement cracks are usually thin, often less than 3mm wide, and appear relatively straight or slightly irregular. These hairline cracks typically form within the first year after installation as the ...

Self-healing materials can autonomously repair damage and make bridges, roads, and aircraft more durable and sustainable.

Not all concrete surfaces are suitable for polishing and understanding whether a floor can be successfully polished ...