Materials is becoming increasingly important across global construction, infrastructure and industrial technology, influencing how projects are visualised, coordinated, delivered and managed over time.
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From planning and design to field execution and asset management, this topic sits at the centre of digital change across the built environment, helping teams improve visibility, accuracy, coordination and long-term performance.
A quiet revolution is brewing in the realm of materials science, and it all begins with a twistβliterally. Researchers from the University of Vienna and the University of...
In a twist worthy of a geological thriller, scientists have unearthed a brand-new type of sedimentary rock formed from the unlikeliest of origins: human waste, more speci...
Goldβs role in technology, aerospace and finance is indisputable, but extracting it comes at a high environmental price. Traditional mining relies heavily on cyanide and...
Steel has shaped civilisation for over three centuries, yet the process of making it has barely budged. Despite its critical role in everything from construction and tran...
The construction industry is grappling with a waste crisis of colossal proportions. From concrete chunks and timber offcuts to mountains of rubble, construction and demol...
Sustainability in construction is no longer a fringe idea. It’s a necessity. Amid the growing urgency to decarbonise the built environment, one innovation is turnin...
In the fast-evolving realm of robotics and material science, a quiet revolution is taking place, one that could reshape how machines interact with their environment. Engi...
In the construction industry, there are no second chances when it comes to brain injuries. Whether you’re standing on scaffolding, operating heavy machinery, or sim...
Concrete has long been the workhorse of modern civilisation. From motorways to megacities, it’s laid the very foundations of our built world. But a revolutionary le...
In a strategic move to enhance its marine dredged materials processing, Brett Aggregates has teamed up once again with CDE to launch a compact yet powerful 400tph sand wa...
The construction industry has been undergoing a green revolution for a good few years, finding ingenious ways to replace traditional materials with sustainable alternativ...
At the heart of every chemical reactor, there’s an unsung force quietly steering the course of industrial progress: mixing. It might not grab headlines like AI or q...
What if the building materials of tomorrow sprouted from the forest floor? It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but the microscopic secrets hidden inside mushr...
In the world of construction, there are few challenges more pressing than ensuring the long-term safety and performance of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. From bridg...
Thereβs a quiet transformation taking place in labs that could have a profound impact on the future of solar energy and smart lighting. This time, itβs not about reinvent...
In a world driven by materials innovation, a fresh approach to an old challenge has emerged from China. Polypropylene (PP), the go-to thermoplastic for everything from fo...
In a quiet lab at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, a research team has made a breakthrough that could change the game for quantum computing, artificial intelligen...
After decades of synthetic struggles, researchers have cracked one of organic chemistry’s most elusive puzzles. Scientists from Waseda University and Nagoya Univers...
In the global race to decarbonise, the spotlight has firmly landed on hydrogen. As a clean, high-energy fuel with the potential to revolutionise transport, energy storage...
As the world gears up for the next phase of sustainable energy solutions, Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, is making waves at The Battery Show Europe 2025...
In a bold step toward cleaner infrastructure and greener construction practices, engineers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have struck goldβor rather, grey...
In a world increasingly shaped by electromagnetic technologies, the materials behind the scenes are finally stepping into the limelight. Electromagnetic metamaterials (EM...
Brazil is quietly spearheading a revolution in sustainable infrastructure by turning sugarcane waste into roads. In an innovative twist, Brazilian researchers have discov...
In a leap forward for additive manufacturing, researchers have developed a revolutionary 3D-printing method that allows a single resin to create both solid structures and...
In the age of conscious design and sustainability, the materials we choose to build, furnish and finish our environments have never mattered more. From the homes we live...
When it comes to motorsports, every gram matters and every fraction of a second counts. Enter Lyten Motorsports, a bold new venture from California-based supermaterials i...
Think of a world where machines no longer belch out smoke but hum quietly in clean, modular spaces. Where the blueprint for progress isnβt mass-produced, but built precis...
This June, China’s bustling port city of Qingdao will once again take centre stage in the international construction materials arena. On 4-5 June 2025, over 200 com...
Graphene has long dazzled scientists and engineers alike with its extraordinary properties. Often heralded as a “miracle material,” it boasts a strength 200 t...
Ever encountered unexpected rust or corrosion despite meticulous planning and careful choice of materials? You’re not alone. The galvanic series, an often overlooke...
For decades, the construction industry has grappled with the challenge of reducing carbon emissions while meeting the worldβs ever-growing demand for infrastructure. Now,...
In the fast-paced world of electronics, where size matters and performance is everything, Japan’s Nippon Kinzoku Co., Ltd. is turning heads with an innovative leap...
Deep in the Alpine valleys, nestled among steep slopes and centuries-old traditions, a humble craft continues to thrive: the hand-splitting of wooden shingles. Known for...
Car wheels do a lot more than just roll. They carry the vehicleβs weight, transfer engine power to the road, and keep everything moving smoothly. Without a solid set of w...
When it comes to getting the job done right in the world of construction and restoration, having the right partner makes all the difference. Enter MAPEI, a name already s...
In an era where sustainability is more than just a buzzword, the construction industry is under increasing pressure to adopt greener alternatives. Traditional particleboa...
In the ever-evolving construction industry, the quest for materials that offer durability, energy efficiency, and design flexibility is paramount. Multiwall polycarbonate...
For years, the disposal of industrial waste sulfur has presented a major environmental and economic challenge. Traditional methods, such as inverse vulcanisation, demand...
Letβs be realβwaste is a big problem. We toss out so much every day, from plastic containers to old gadgets. But what if we could change that? What if creating things did...
The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) made headlines at COP29 with its ground-breaking progress in the Saraburi Sandbox initiative. This project has become a c...
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