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Global Bitumen Meets the Belt and Road at Qingdao Asphalt Matchmaking Event
Global Bitumen Meets the Belt and Road at Qingdao Asphalt Matchmaking Event This June, China’s bustling port city of Qingdao will once again take centre stage in the international construction m...
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Asphalt Group Paving the way with Real-Time Asphalt Emissions Tracking
Asphalt Group Paving the way with Real-Time Asphalt Emissions Tracking The road to net zero just got a lot more navigable, thanks to an industry-first partnership between Asphalt Group and Asphalt-IQ....
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Forging the Future with Foundation Alloy to Spark a US Manufacturing Renaissance
Forging the Future with Foundation Alloy to Spark a US Manufacturing Renaissance The United States might just be on the verge of an industrial renaissance, thanks to an audacious tech startup from Bos...
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Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway
Tunnel Safety Gets a Bold Upgrade on India’s Samruddhi Expressway India’s infrastructure story is accelerating at a breath-taking pace, with bold projects reshaping the nation’s transport backbo...
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Concrete Decay and Bacteria Eating Away Tunnel Infrastructure
Concrete Decay and Bacteria Eating Away Tunnel Infrastructure Deep beneath the mountains and seas, where road tunnels weave their way through rocky terrain and under seabeds, a slow but relentless att...
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Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion
Understanding Galvanic Metal Corrosion Ever encountered unexpected rust or corrosion despite meticulous planning and careful choice of materials? You’re not alone. The galvanic series, an often...
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GSSI and Hamm Introduce RealTime Density Scan for Asphalt
GSSI and Hamm Introduce RealTime Density Scan for Asphalt In a ground-breaking partnership set to reshape the future of road construction, GSSI and Hamm AG have unveiled a game-changing technology: th...
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GCCA Launches Low Carbon Ratings for Cement and Concrete
GCCA Launches Low Carbon Ratings for Cement and Concrete For decades, the construction industry has grappled with the challenge of reducing carbon emissions while meeting the world’s ever-growing dema...
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ASU is Redefining Concrete Infrastructure in Arizona
ASU is Redefining Concrete Infrastructure in Arizona In the sun-scorched expanses of Arizona, where infrastructure ages faster under the punishing desert heat, repairs have long been synonymous with d...
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Reinventing Miniaturisation with Insulated Stainless Steel
Reinventing Miniaturisation with Insulated Stainless Steel In the fast-paced world of electronics, where size matters and performance is everything, Japan’s Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. is turning h...
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Alpine Traditions Fuelling a Revolution in Wood-Based Construction Materials
Alpine Traditions Fuelling a Revolution in Wood-Based Construction Materials Deep in the Alpine valleys, nestled among steep slopes and centuries-old traditions, a humble craft continues to thrive: th...
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PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge
PERI VCT Track Wins bauma Innovation Award for Steel Composite Bridge On 6 April 2025, Adam Hörnig Baugesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (AHA) proudly took home the prestigious bauma Innovation Award in th...
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Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel
Electrifying the Future of Ironmaking for Greener Steel Iron, the backbone of civilisation, underpins virtually every aspect of modern life. From skyscrapers and bridges to cars and smartphones, iron...
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MAPEI Expands its Construction and Restoration Systems
MAPEI Expands its Construction and Restoration Systems When it comes to getting the job done right in the world of construction and restoration, having the right partner makes all the difference. Ente...
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Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™
Revolutionising Bitumen Storage with the TEC’s MEST Bitutainer™ In a bold step toward redefining how bitumen is stored and managed across the UK, TEC Container Solutions has rolled out it...
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Virtual Twins are Revolutionising Decarbonisation in the Metals Sector
Virtual Twins are Revolutionising Decarbonisation in the Metals Sector Decarbonisation isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a global imperative, especially for industries like metals, notorious fo...
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Rethinking Particleboard Construction with Sustainable Innovation
Rethinking Particleboard Construction with Sustainable Innovation In an era where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to adopt greener a...
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Multiwall Sheets are the Lightweight Solution for Durable Construction
Multiwall Sheets are the Lightweight Solution for Durable Construction In the ever-evolving construction industry, the quest for materials that offer durability, energy efficiency, and design flexibil...
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Red Stag Materials Expands Globally with EZ Street Asphalt Shipments to Hong Kong
Red Stag Materials Expands Globally with EZ Street Asphalt Shipments to Hong Kong Red Stag Materials, a pioneering force in sustainable road maintenance solutions, has successfully dispatched its thir...
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Turning Industrial Waste Sulfur Into High-Performance Polymers
Turning Industrial Waste Sulfur Into High-Performance Polymers For years, the disposal of industrial waste sulfur has presented a major environmental and economic challenge. Traditional methods, such...
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Cortec Revolutionising Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Protection with Vapor Pipe Shield
Cortec Revolutionising Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Protection with Vapor Pipe Shield In the ever-evolving realm of fire protection, a ground-breaking development is making waves: the Vapor Pipe Shield. T...
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Revolutionising Salt Harvesting with Yanmar Mini-Excavators
Revolutionising Salt Harvesting with Yanmar Mini-Excavators For thousands of years, the art of salt harvesting has remained virtually unchanged, relying on manual labour and time-honoured techniques....
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Rio Tinto and Hydro Forge Path for Net-Zero Aluminium
Rio Tinto and Hydro Forge Path for Net-Zero Aluminium In a significant move towards sustainable aluminium production, industry giants Rio Tinto and Hydro have announced a partnership to explore and ev...
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StrataGrid Geogrids Transform Road and Rail Construction
StrataGrid Geogrids Transform Road and Rail Construction Deep beneath the asphalt we drive on every day, an invisible layer of polymer is strengthening the world of construction. Geogrid products, suc...
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Creating Sustainable Roads with Biochar Farm Waste
Creating Sustainable Roads with Biochar Farm Waste Every road we drive on is a carefully engineered mix of crushed stone, sand, and petroleum-based binders. But while traditional asphalt has shaped gl...
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Revolutionising Industrial Water Treatment with Gradiant and GF Piping Systems
Revolutionising Industrial Water Treatment with Gradiant and GF Piping Systems In a move to advance industrial water treatment solutions, Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater tre...
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InMotion Ventures Fuels Cyclic Materials’ Rare Earth Recycling Revolution
InMotion Ventures Fuels Cyclic Materials’ Rare Earth Recycling Revolution In a strategic move that underscores the growing demand for sustainable supply chains, Cyclic Materials has secured a $2 milli...
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The Role of Custom Metal Solutions in Modern Transportation Projects
The Role of Custom Metal Solutions in Modern Transportation Projects The world of transportation is changing at an astonishing rate. New demands for efficiency, sustainability and longevity are reshap...
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Reinventing Construction with Recycled Concrete
Reinventing Construction with Recycled Concrete Concrete, the heavyweight champion of construction, holds the world together – literally. From towering skyscrapers to humble pavements, this robust mat...
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WJ Group Champions Road Safety with Emergency Area Retrofit on M6 Motorway
WJ Group Champions Road Safety with Emergency Area Retrofit on M6 Motorway When it comes to road safety, every second counts. Recognising the need for safer and more efficient emergency areas, WJ Grou...
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Rapid Solutions for Water Ingress With Geopolymers
Rapid Solutions for Water Ingress With Geopolymers Each year, countless construction projects face a common adversary: groundwater ingress. Whether it seeps into structures or destabilises excavation...
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Solstice Gold Unveils Promising Geophysical Anomalies at Strathy Gold Project
Solstice Gold Unveils Promising Geophysical Anomalies at Strathy Gold Project Solstice Gold Corp has unveiled compelling new insights from a 17.5 line-kilometre Alpha IP survey conducted at its Strath...
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Reducing 3D Printing Waste with Eco-Friendly Materials
Reducing 3D Printing Waste with Eco-Friendly Materials Let’s be real—waste is a big problem. We toss out so much every day, from plastic containers to old gadgets. But what if we could change that? Wh...
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Concrete Milling with GENERATION C² Round-Shank Picks
Concrete Milling with GENERATION C² Round-Shank Picks Concrete milling has undergone a dramatic transformation, thanks to innovations from the Wirtgen Group. Among these, the GENERATION C² round-shank...
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Thai Cement Manufacturers Association Pioneering Sustainability
Thai Cement Manufacturers Association Pioneering Sustainability The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) made headlines at COP29 with its ground-breaking progress in the Saraburi Sandbox initi...
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Extending Concrete Lifespan with Predictive Service Life Models and MCI
Extending Concrete Lifespan with Predictive Service Life Models and MCI Concrete is often celebrated as the backbone of modern infrastructure, but it faces a relentless adversary: corrosion. Over time...
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Rio Tinto Empowering a Low-Carbon Aluminium Revolution in Finland
Rio Tinto Empowering a Low-Carbon Aluminium Revolution in Finland In a ground-breaking collaboration, Rio Tinto has joined forces with Swedish investment firm Vargas, Mitsubishi Corporation, and a hos...
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Industrial Park in Luleå to Pioneer Europe’s Critical Mineral Self-Sufficiency
Industrial Park in Luleå to Pioneer Europe’s Critical Mineral Self-Sufficiency In a ground-breaking move, Swedish mining giant LKAB has filed an environmental permit application to establish an...
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Traffic Signals Under Siege from Corrosion
Traffic Signals Under Siege from Corrosion Traffic lights are the unsung heroes of urban life, managing the chaos of daily commutes with unwavering precision. But while we rely on them without a secon...
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Using Non-destructive Microwave Radar to Expose Moisture in Buildings
Using Non-destructive Microwave Radar to Expose Moisture in Buildings When it comes to buildings, moisture build-up is often a hidden villain, quietly wreaking havoc behind walls, floors, and ceilings...
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SSR Mining Celebrates 5m Ounces of Gold from the Marigold Mine in Nevada
SSR Mining Celebrates 5m Ounces of Gold from the Marigold Mine in Nevada The Marigold Mine has reached a glittering milestone—5 million ounces of gold produced since its inception. SSR Mining Inc. cel...
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Structural Health Monitoring with Inverse Crack-Tip Elements
Structural Health Monitoring with Inverse Crack-Tip Elements Structural health monitoring (SHM) has long been the backbone of maintaining critical infrastructure. From towering bridges to aircraft fus...
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Hill & Smith Infrastructure Pioneering 200 Years of Safer Roads
Hill & Smith Infrastructure Pioneering 200 Years of Safer Roads When a company celebrates two centuries of innovation and progress, it’s worth taking notice. Hill & Smith Infrastructure, a tra...
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Solar Paint could redefine the Electric Vehicle
Solar Paint could redefine the Electric Vehicle Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive world by storm, but range anxiety and frequent charging stops still hold back widespread adoption. Ent...
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Unlocking Iron’s Potential in Superconductivity Research
Unlocking Iron’s Potential in Superconductivity Research In a ground-breaking discovery, scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) have unveiled the intricate atomic mechani...
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Safeguarding New Building Water Lines and Combatting Corrosion
Safeguarding New Building Water Lines and Combatting Corrosion Plumbing systems are the lifeblood of modern construction, enabling the delivery of water for drinking, sanitation, and critical infrastr...
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Why Quality Control is Critical in Steel Fabrication
Why Quality Control is Critical in Steel Fabrication Steel fabrication plays a very important role in many industries, from construction to automotive manufacturing. Every process involved here must a...
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Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining Forging Ahead with Winu Copper-Gold Venture The global mining industry is abuzz as Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) solidify their partnership on the Winu...
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Brevik Cementing a Greener Future with New Carbon Capture Plant
Brevik Cementing a Greener Future with New Carbon Capture Plant In a monumental achievement for the construction and energy sectors, SLB Capturi has completed the world’s first industrial-scale carbon...
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SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand
SteelPhalt Pioneering a Greener Future with a Bold Rebrand SteelPhalt™, a division of Harsco Environmental, has unveiled a striking new brand identity, cementing its role as a leader in sustain...
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