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Unique stainless steel and concrete bridge built in Cumbria to combat flooding risk
Unique stainless steel and concrete bridge built in Cumbria to combat flooding risk A new stainless steel and concrete bridge, the first of its kind in the UK, has opened to pedestrians and vehicles i...
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Aggregate Industries introduces range of new asphalt products
Aggregate Industries introduces range of new asphalt products Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has launched four new products, further bolstering its asphalt offering. The...
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Doka makes an impression with their fair-faced concrete
Doka makes an impression with their fair-faced concrete The new headquarters of Banca Transilvania, situated in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is an office building, which covers an area of more than 40,000 m²...
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NAWA America launched to industrialise advanced composite materials
NAWA America launched to industrialise advanced composite materials NAWA Technologies, a pioneer of next-generation energy storage systems has launched NAWA America, a new US-based company focused on...
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Cortec MCI-309 an easy Corrosion Solution for Post-Tension Grouting without Silica
Cortec MCI-309 an easy Corrosion Solution for Post-Tension Grouting without Silica Delays in the construction industry are common. This is especially true for large projects such as bridges that may t...
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CIRIA launches new guidance for Grouted Anchors and Soil Nails
CIRIA launches new guidance for Grouted Anchors and Soil Nails CIRIA is pleased to announce the launch of new guidance Grouted anchors and soil nails: inspection, condition assessment and remediation...
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ANKER Foundations launches new precast technology for wind turbines
ANKER Foundations launches new precast technology for wind turbines The Hamburg start-up company ANKER Foundations GmbH has developed a new type of technology for building foundations for wind turbine...
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Sika expanding production in France
Sika expanding production in France Sika has started production of shotcrete admixtures at its main plant at Gournay-en-Bray, north west of Paris. The set accelerator marketed under the Sigunit® brand...
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Desktop Metal launches Process Simulation Software for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Desktop Metal launches Process Simulation Software for Metal Additive Manufacturing Desktop Metal, a leader in mass production and turnkey additive manufacturing solutions, is launching Live Sinter...
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DOKA Citygate project highlights the potential of BIM and 3D
DOKA Citygate project highlights the potential of BIM and 3D One of Northern Europe’s tallest office buildings is rising into the sky in the Gårda district in Göteborg. The 144 metre high buildi...
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A comprehensive guide on the Bitumen Emulsifier Market and Covid-19 Impact
A comprehensive guide on the Bitumen Emulsifier Market and Covid-19 Impact Article by Chaitali Avadhani The global bitumen emulsifier market has been tremendously affected during the Covid-19 outbreak...
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Aggregate Industries launches new improved SuperLow for carbon neutral asphalt
Aggregate Industries launches new improved SuperLow for carbon neutral asphalt Leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries has today launched its new, improved SuperLow range of aspha...
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CEMEX going global with Vertua Net-Zero CO2 Concrete
CEMEX going global with Vertua Net-Zero CO2 Concrete CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced that Vertua®, its first-ever net-zero carbon concrete, will soon be available in its major markets worldwide af...
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TRB develops high-volume manufacturing solution for composite components
TRB develops high-volume manufacturing solution for composite components TRB Lightweight Structures (TRB) has created a new production process to deliver continuous-fibre thermoset composite parts at...
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MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development
MIPS Finite Element Analysis Tool enables the future of Hardhat development In the ongoing pursuit to make helmets safer, MIPS AB, the global leader in helmet-based safety systems, has unveiled its in...
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Colorbiotics launches Invigorate Rejuvenator to extend Asphalt service life
Colorbiotics launches Invigorate Rejuvenator to extend Asphalt service life Colorbiotics, an industry leader in colorants, coatings and equipment, has launched Invigorate™ rejuvenator to increa...
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MIT explores turning diamond into metal
MIT explores turning diamond into metal Long known as the hardest of all natural materials, diamonds are also exceptional thermal conductors and electrical insulators. Now, researchers have discovered...
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Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage
Asphalt maintenance solution gives Innovative Roadway Solutions the advantage The hardest part of a project for most contractors is the bid. Balancing customer specs with overhead costs to produce a n...
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Solidia Technologies looks at turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the planet
Solidia Technologies looks at turning Concrete into a Carbon Sink for the planet Solidia Technologies CEO Tom Schuler shared the possibility of turning Solidia Concrete into a carbon sink for the plan...
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MANN+HUMMEL new HEPA H13 air filters offer virus-free air in buildings
MANN+HUMMEL new HEPA H13 air filters offer virus-free air in buildings The MANN+HUMMEL Group has introduced new HEPA H13 air filters for operators of air conditioning and ventilation systems in buildi...
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MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre
MakerBot expands Composite Materials for 3d Printing with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibre MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing has announced the expansion of its materials offering with Nylon 12 Carbon Fibr...
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3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft
3D printed titanium components critical for Boom Supersonic XB-1 Aircraft VELO3D, an innovator in digital manufacturing, today announced that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 aircraft includes 21 flight hardwar...
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How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site
How to create a Dust Control Plan for your Construction Site Dust can be a major problem on construction sites which are usually populated by dozens of workers and vehicles moving around that tend to...
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Doka automatic Xclimb system used to demolish Deutsche Welle building
Doka automatic Xclimb system used to demolish Deutsche Welle building One of Cologne’s landmarks will be gone by 2021. Originally, the towers of the former “Deutsche Welle” studio were to be blasted i...
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LKAB fossil-free industrial park will recycle mine waste into critical raw materials
LKAB fossil-free industrial park will recycle mine waste into critical raw materials The ReeMAP project aims to develop technology for recycling mine waste. LKAB also plans to produce input materials,...
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Innovyze introduces InfoDrainage sustainable drainage design tools
Innovyze introduces InfoDrainage sustainable drainage design tools Innovyze has announced the launch of InfoDrainage, the next generation of Sustainable Drainage design tools to make it quicker and ea...
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ArcelorMittal introduces innovative TL-5 steel centre median safety barrier
ArcelorMittal introduces innovative TL-5 steel centre median safety barrier ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development, working in cooperation with U.S. safety barrier manufacturer Gregory Industri...
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Galaxy Motion formed to help automotive industry embrace energy-efficient metals
Galaxy Motion formed to help automotive industry embrace energy-efficient metals Galaxy Magnesium has partnered with Panoz Engineering to form a new subsidiary company, Galaxy Motion. With access to t...
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Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge
Doka formwork and modern bridge-building techniques used on US 181 Harbor Bridge Traffic in the USA has increased by 38.4% in the last 25 years, and along with it the importance of measures to create...
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Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection
Cortec VpCI Emitting Corrosion Protection Technology advances metal protection Cortec’s longstanding commitment to environmental responsibility resulted in expanding portfolio of sustainable products....
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SpecifiedBy reports online demand for building products rises by 125 percent
SpecifiedBy reports online demand for building products rises by 125 percent Specification-led marketing and product data specialist, SpecifiedBy, has reported substantial quarterly growth in its onli...
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Nissan announces breakthrough in Carbon Fibre manufacturing
Nissan announces breakthrough in Carbon Fibre manufacturing A material used in airplanes, rockets and sports cars may find its way into more mass-market cars thanks to a new production process develop...
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Puma Bitumen and Eiffage introduce high-performance GB5 Asphalt to Australia
Puma Bitumen and Eiffage introduce high-performance GB5 Asphalt to Australia Puma Energy Bitumen announced its first demonstration in Queensland, Australia of high-performance asphalt GB5®. The demons...
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Bergkamp’s new e-Commerce website launches Benedict Slurry testing equipment
Bergkamp’s new e-Commerce website launches Benedict Slurry testing equipment Bergkamp Inc., based in Salina, Kansas, announces a new e-commerce site for its line of Benedict Slurry by Bergkamp l...
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Bitumen market valuation estimated at $93.38 Billion by end of 2020
Bitumen market valuation estimated at $93.38 Billion by end of 2020 A number of governments, particularly those in BRICS nations, are emphasizing on improving their highways or freeways in order to im...
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Woodsafe’s unique concept produces flame-retardant wood
Woodsafe’s unique concept produces flame-retardant wood ALL-IN-ONE by Woodsafe offers a unique package of expertise where all parts of the flame-retardant wood production chain are gathered unde...
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Aggregate Industries launches ProLay System for tailored asphalts solutions
Aggregate Industries launches ProLay System for tailored asphalts solutions Leading construction and infrastructure player, Aggregate Industries has launched its new ProLay System™, a new gener...
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GM expands investment in 3D printing capabilities with Stratasys technology
GM expands investment in 3D printing capabilities with Stratasys technology As the COVID-19 pandemic has ripped through much of the world this year, 3D printing has emerged as an agile and effective t...
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Is sand depletion a global crisis?
Is sand depletion a global crisis? Sand is, quite literally, the foundation of our existence and one of the most sought-after yet scarcest commodities of the 21st century. It is our most consumed natu...
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LafargeHolcim introduces ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in the United States
LafargeHolcim introduces ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete in the United States Building on the success of its recent launch in Europe, Aggregate Industries, a member of the LafargeHolcim family of companie...
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Doka special formwork perfect for tunnel system construction at CERN
Doka special formwork perfect for tunnel system construction at CERN The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN is the biggest particle accelerator in the world – and growing: to equip the LHC for new, m...
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ERM study on Ingevity Evotherm M1 asphalt additive offsets greenhouse gases by 18 to 23
ERM study on Ingevity Evotherm M1 asphalt additive offsets greenhouse gases by 18 to 23 Ingevity Corporation today announced that a study conducted by consulting firm ERM, London, U.K., has determined...
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ULMA introduces complete Climbing Solutions for high-rise safety and productivity
ULMA introduces complete Climbing Solutions for high-rise safety and productivity The ULMA COMPLETE CLIMBING SOLUTIONS is an integral package that provides forming, climbing, and safety in a single pr...
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Red Stag Materials awarded position on ESPO Road Repair Materials Framework
Red Stag Materials awarded position on ESPO Road Repair Materials Framework Red Stag Materials have been awarded a position on the ESPO 250_20 Road Repair Materials Framework, allowing them to further...
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DuPont Performance Building Solutions announces DuPont Tyvek Roof Protector
DuPont Performance Building Solutions announces DuPont Tyvek Roof Protector DuPont, a global science and innovation leader in the construction industry, announces the launch of DuPont™ Tyvek® R...
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Spartech announces Low E Olefin material for OEM Fuel Tanks
Spartech announces Low E Olefin material for OEM Fuel Tanks Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announced today the availability of a Low E Ol...
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Tubi Mobile Extrusion HDPE Pipe Production Plants in Florida start up production
Tubi Mobile Extrusion HDPE Pipe Production Plants in Florida start up production Tubi USA has announced the first commercial production run at the Company’s newly commissioned plants in Bartow, Florid...
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Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification
Cortec BioPad earns USDA certification BioPad® became yet another name in a long line of Cortec® corrosion solutions to become a USDA Certified Biobased Product. BioPad® is now able to display a uniqu...
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Doka Climbing Formwork at the core of Katara Towers
Doka Climbing Formwork at the core of Katara Towers Timed to be ready for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a new luxury hotel complex is emerging on Qatar’s coast: Katara Towers. In addition to hotel rooms, t...
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CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service
CEMEX launches LabExperts construction materials testing service CEMEX is capitalising on its expertise as a globally renowned manufacturer of building materials by launching a new testing service for...
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