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Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition

Electric resistant paint saves bridge in Cardiff from £40m demolition In a world first, electric resistant paint combined with voltage-controlled clearance (VCC) has helped make a Victorian railway br...
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Bitumen Packaging

Bitumen Packaging Bitumen is a highly viscous liquid; therefore, it needs a suitable type of packaging to avoid leaking and contamination. Generally, bitumen packaging classifies into three types, inc...
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CEMEX introduces VIABASE Engineered Asphalt Concrete for Housing Estate Roads

CEMEX introduces VIABASE Engineered Asphalt Concrete for Housing Estate Roads Global building materials solutions supplier CEMEX has presented VIABASE®, an engineered Asphalt Concrete specifically des...
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Kuwait builds first in-situ cantilever bridge project with Doka Formwork

Kuwait builds first in-situ cantilever bridge project with Doka Formwork The Nawaseeb Road in Kuwait forms an important part of the country’s national infrastructure, providing a strategic, logi...
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Penetration grade bitumen: An Ideal Bitumen for Road Construction

Penetration grade bitumen: An Ideal Bitumen for Road Construction Penetration grades are one of the most common types of bitumen for road construction. This type of bitumen is known for its durability...
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Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California

Granite opens new Solari Aggregate plant in California Granite recently opened their Solari Aggregate Plant in Arvin, California, capable of processing more than 1,000 tons of sand and gravel per hour...
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What is Bitumen?

What is Bitumen? Bitumen is a by-product of crude oil which is known for its waterproofing and adhesive properties. In ancient times, bitumen was mainly used for binding building materials together. N...
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Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings

Tackle high-moisture conditions with Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings There are two main challenges facing protective coatings in high moisture conditions. One is the issue of durability in...
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Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme

Light Gauge Steel Homes speeding up Sunderland affordable housing scheme Esh Construction will deliver an affordable housing scheme in Sunderland in half the time with more than a quarter of new homes...
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Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos

Contamination Testing – An Investigation of Asbestos Asbestos has been known to be bad for your health for a considerably long time, despite its relatively recent usage. In fact, even the Greeks...
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MIT researchers find a better way to design metal alloys using machine learning

MIT researchers find a better way to design metal alloys using machine learning Advanced metal alloys are essential in key parts of modern life, from cars to satellites, from construction materials to...
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How COVID-19 has impacted the Global Construction Chemicals Industry

How COVID-19 has impacted the Global Construction Chemicals Industry From the beginning of the 21st century, cement concrete has been accepted as the main building material for construction of infrast...
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Cortec expands MCI cleaners for greener concrete cleaning

Cortec expands MCI cleaners for greener concrete cleaning Cortec® is pleased to announce a new addition to its line of MCI® cleaners for concrete. MCI®-2062 is another biological-based surface cleaner...
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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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