27 April 2026

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Highways.Today Dictionary

Epoxy

A construction material or aggregate term used in building, civil engineering and infrastructure works.

Epoxy Explained

Epoxy is a key term within materials & aggregates, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding epoxy is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.

Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, epoxy should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of building materials, road materials, aggregates, binders, metals, concrete and testing terminology. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.

Articles Featuring Epoxy

The addition of a phosphonate ester into the resin matrix allows the new epoxy resin to be melted and reshaped under certain conditions. Image: Empa New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste 22nd August 2023 New Epoxy-based Fibre-reinforced Polymers resist fire and reduce waste Epoxy resins are tough and versatile polymers. In combination with glass…
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Editorial Note

The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.