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Smarter Connections Bridge the Gap in Stainless-Steel Structural Design
Smarter Connections Bridge the Gap in Stainless-Steel Structural Design Stainless-steel has long been admired in construction for its corrosion resistance, aesthetic appeal, and longevity. Yet, despit...
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Gemstone Polishing Waste in Sustainable Cement
Gemstone Polishing Waste in Sustainable Cement Cement, the backbone of modern construction, is also one of the most carbon-intensive materials on Earth. Accounting for nearly 8% of global CO2 emission...
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Intelligent Optimisation Redefines Prestressed Steel Structure Design
Intelligent Optimisation Redefines Prestressed Steel Structure Design As the demand for vast, open-span structures rises across global construction markets, engineers are increasingly turning to prest...
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Predicting Geopolymer Concrete Strength with Machine Learning
Predicting Geopolymer Concrete Strength with Machine Learning In the race towards greener, more resilient infrastructure, geopolymer concrete (GPC) is emerging as a game-changer. Known for its excepti...
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Tongji University Advances Sustainable Reactive Powder Concrete
Tongji University Advances Sustainable Reactive Powder Concrete The construction industry faces a growing dilemma: the sheer scale of waste generated from demolition, renovation, and new builds is spi...
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Liquid-Metal Circuit Boards Pave the Way for a Recyclable Tech Future
Liquid-Metal Circuit Boards Pave the Way for a Recyclable Tech Future Electronic waste has become one of the fastest‑growing waste streams on the planet, and the figures paint a grim picture. Global v...
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Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering
Breakthrough Waterproofing System Could Transform Tunnel Engineering Water ingress has plagued tunnel engineers for decades, compromising operational reliability, reducing service life, and posing saf...
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Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete
Nanotech Is Transforming Rubber‑Reinforced Mixes for Green Concrete Concrete may be the backbone of global infrastructure, yet the world is grappling with its environmental footprint. Traditional mixe...
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Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties
Shape Memory Alloys Set to Transform Concrete Railway Ties Concrete rail ties are the backbone of modern railway networks, securing rails in place and maintaining precise alignment under immense loads...
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The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure
The Rise of Smart Materials in Infrastructure Concrete has always been the stoic backbone of infrastructure, but new “self-sensing” mixes are giving it a voice. Imagine bridge pillars and pavements th...
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Lubrizol Unveils Zinc-Free Hydraulic Additive to Power Sustainable Performance
Lubrizol Unveils Zinc-Free Hydraulic Additive to Power Sustainable Performance Lubrizol has taken a bold step forward in sustainable industrial chemistry with the launch of Lubrizol® AH933ZF, a zinc-f...
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Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds
Sustainable Aggregates Are Changing How the World Builds Imagine a fine powdery dust piling up by the tonne at the edge of a quarry, once considered little more than an inconvenient by-product. Today,...
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DMAT Secures $4.5m to Revolutionise Sustainable Self-healing Concrete
DMAT Secures $4.5m to Revolutionise Sustainable Self-healing Concrete DMAT, a deep-tech innovator spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has successfully raised $4.5 million to f...
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Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World
Bitumen and Asphalt in a Changing World Across the globe, tens of millions of kilometres of roads stitch together cities, towns, and villages, with asphalt as the literal groundwork of development. As...
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Tarmac’s CEVO Asphalts Pave the Way for Net Zero Roads
Tarmac’s CEVO Asphalts Pave the Way for Net Zero Roads Tarmac has taken a decisive leap towards a greener future with the launch of CEVO Asphalts, a breakthrough engineered solution designed to enable...
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Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025
Bridging South Asia’s Bitumen Future at SABIT 2025 The global bitumen industry is gearing up for a landmark event as the inaugural South Asia Bitumen Conference 2025 (SABIT 2025) prepares to open its...
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High-Friction Thin Overlays are Paving the Way for Safer and Quieter Roads
High-Friction Thin Overlays are Paving the Way for Safer and Quieter Roads Over the years, road pavements endure relentless punishment from traffic loads and environmental forces, leading to common su...
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ULMA Drives Engineering Excellence in Brazil’s Landmark Viaduct Construction
ULMA Drives Engineering Excellence in Brazil’s Landmark Viaduct Construction In one of Brazil’s most ambitious infrastructure upgrades in recent years, ULMA Construction has played a pivotal role in b...
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Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future
Reinventing Steel for a Stronger, Lighter, Greener Future Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, from soaring skyscrapers and bridges to the cars and trains that connect our cities. For over...
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Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering
Latex-Modified Concrete Reinforces the Future of Bridge Engineering The construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge marks a defining moment in North American infrastructure. Stretching 1.5 mi...
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Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management
Wrekin launches Armadillo Silt Shield for Sustainable Silt Management Construction sites face a persistent problem that often flies under the radar: the accumulation of silt and debris. Left unmanaged...
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Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete
Cementing a Greener Future with Low-Carbon Concrete Concrete is literally the foundation of modern civilisation, but it comes with a hefty climate cost. The production of cement, the key ingredient in...
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The Future of Steelmaking
The Future of Steelmaking How Novel Iron making Processes Can Reduce Carbon Footprint Steel is the backbone of modern civilization, forming the structural core of cities, mobility, infrastructure, and...
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Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production
Plasma Breakthrough Promises Cleaner, Cheaper Iron Production A research team at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has opened a potential new chapter in the history of iron and steelmaking. By o...
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Terram to Bring Sustainable Road Reinforcement Solutions to Highways UK
Terram to Bring Sustainable Road Reinforcement Solutions to Highways UK Highways UK 2025 is set to shine a spotlight on sustainable innovation, with Terram showcasing its latest ground reinforcement t...
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In the pipeline
In the pipeline Here, Leon Woods, Country Manager UK at Steinzeug-Keramo, looks at why it is important to consider a material’s Life Cycle Cost when selecting underground drainage pipes. It is a telli...
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GPR Mapping to Unlock the Secrets of Steel Fibre Reinforced Tunnel Linings
GPR Mapping to Unlock the Secrets of Steel Fibre Reinforced Tunnel Linings As global cities grow denser and surface land becomes increasingly scarce, the push underground has never been more urgent. U...
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Smart Concrete Testing with GPR and Deep Learning to Transform Rebar Detection
Smart Concrete Testing with GPR and Deep Learning to Transform Rebar Detection Reinforced concrete has been the backbone of modern infrastructure for over a century, but evaluating its integrity has a...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges
Unlocking the Secrets of Long-Term Creep in Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Bridges When it comes to modern bridge engineering, few projects have captured global attention quite like the Tian’e Longtan Bri...
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Smarter Concrete with Hybrid Random Forest Strength Predictions
Smarter Concrete with Hybrid Random Forest Strength Predictions Concrete remains the most widely used construction material on the planet, but it comes at a cost. Traditional cement production account...
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ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology
ETH Zurich Students Create Groundbreaking Multi-Metal 3D Printing Technology In a leap that could transform aerospace manufacturing and beyond, students at ETH Zurich have developed a novel laser powd...
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Swiss Researchers Are Redefining Timber Frame Wall Strength
Swiss Researchers Are Redefining Timber Frame Wall Strength The sharp crack of splitting wood echoes through Empa’s vast construction hall. A horizontal load of over 100 kilonewtons has just snapped a...
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Hydrophilic Materials Lead the Way in Subsurface Oil Management
Hydrophilic Materials Lead the Way in Subsurface Oil Management In the shifting landscape of groundwater remediation and subsurface engineering, researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Techn...
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Revolutionising Functionally Graded Materials with Laser Remelting
Revolutionising Functionally Graded Materials with Laser Remelting An international team of researchers has just spotlighted a clever fix for a longstanding additive manufacturing issue—achieving seam...
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Ancient Weaving Inspires Next-Gen Metamaterials for Robotics and Engineering
Ancient Weaving Inspires Next-Gen Metamaterials for Robotics and Engineering Engineers at the University of Michigan have turned to a 7,500-year-old craft for inspiration, creating woven metamaterials...
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DuAlumin‑3D Breaks Boundaries in Automotive and Aerospace Materials
DuAlumin‑3D Breaks Boundaries in Automotive and Aerospace Materials From Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s labs to the engine bays and fuselages of the future, DuAlumin‑3D is redefining what aluminium a...
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How Modern Metal Designs Are Shaping Everyday Spaces
How Modern Metal Designs Are Shaping Everyday Spaces Have you ever considered how the materials in your home or workspace influence the way you feel and interact with your surroundings? Metals, partic...
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Rugged Style Meets Real-World Durability with Toyoda Gosei METEOCOAT
Rugged Style Meets Real-World Durability with Toyoda Gosei METEOCOAT Off-road vehicles face a constant barrage of dust, grit, and flying debris, leaving their exteriors vulnerable to visible scratches...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Polymer Aging for a Sustainable Future
Unlocking the Secrets of Polymer Aging for a Sustainable Future Polymers are the workhorses of modern materials science, embedded in everything from life-saving medical devices to high-performance aer...
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Hydrogen Breakthrough Could Revolutionise Green Metal Production
Hydrogen Breakthrough Could Revolutionise Green Metal Production A pioneering study from Binghamton University and Brookhaven National Laboratory is challenging decades-old assumptions in the world of...
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Eco-Conscious Strength with Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete in FRP Columns
Eco-Conscious Strength with Lightweight Geopolymer Concrete in FRP Columns In the ongoing narrative of sustainable construction, the combination of lightweight, eco-friendly geopolymer concrete and fi...
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Concrete That Heals Itself with Bacteria could Transform the Built Environment
Concrete That Heals Itself with Bacteria could Transform the Built Environment Concrete may be the backbone of our cities, roads and bridges, but it’s not invincible. Over time, exposure to temperatur...
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Paving the Way for a Stronger, Greener Future with Compression-Cast Concrete
Paving the Way for a Stronger, Greener Future with Compression-Cast Concrete A new era in concrete technology could be on the horizon, thanks to an innovative approach that promises both strength and...
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The Best In Situ Construction Methods for a Lunar Future
The Best In Situ Construction Methods for a Lunar Future As humanity inches closer to establishing a permanent presence beyond Earth, the focus of lunar exploration is shifting from short-term visits...
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Red Stag Wins Full Sweep in Scotland Excel Bitumen Framework
Red Stag Wins Full Sweep in Scotland Excel Bitumen Framework Red Stag Materials has chalked up a significant milestone in public procurement, securing a place across all four Lots in the highly compet...
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ADB’s Bold Push for Sustainable Critical Mineral Supply Chains
ADB’s Bold Push for Sustainable Critical Mineral Supply Chains As the global economy pivots toward decarbonisation and digitalisation, the demand for critical minerals has skyrocketed. These are...
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Electric Charge Shapes the Future of Smart Materials
Electric Charge Shapes the Future of Smart Materials A quiet revolution is brewing in the realm of materials science, and it all begins with a twist—literally. Researchers from the University of Vienn...
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The Rapid Rise of a Man-Made Sedimentary Rock Born from Waste
The Rapid Rise of a Man-Made Sedimentary Rock Born from Waste In a twist worthy of a geological thriller, scientists have unearthed a brand-new type of sedimentary rock formed from the unlikeliest of...
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Extracting Gold Sustainably from Ore and E‑Waste
Extracting Gold Sustainably from Ore and E‑Waste Gold’s role in technology, aerospace and finance is indisputable, but extracting it comes at a high environmental price. Traditional mining relies heav...
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Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel
Single-step Steelmaking Technology for Cheaper and Sustainable Steel Steel has shaped civilisation for over three centuries, yet the process of making it has barely budged. Despite its critical role i...
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