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.
When it comes to buildings, moisture build-up is often a hidden villain, quietly wreaking havoc behind walls, floors, and ceilings. It’s a problem that can spiral out of...
Structural health monitoring (SHM) has long been the backbone of maintaining critical infrastructure. From towering bridges to aircraft fuselages, ensuring structural int...
In a ground-breaking move to tackle construction waste in the Lille region, Valdeau’Mat, founded by brothers Steeve and Benjamin Vandeginste, has unveiled a state-of-the-...
China’s rapid urbanisation has spurred an equally rapid growth in waste production. At the heart of this challenge is the country’s expanding waste incineration sector, w...
London Concrete, a division of the global Holcim Group, has introduced two pioneering foam concrete products—Airium Roadfill and Airium Voidfill—to the UK construction ma...
In an impressive breakthrough, researchers have successfully 3D printed one of the world’s toughest stainless steels—17-4 PH—offering significant advancements for industr...
The road to a more sustainable future is being paved by Aggregate Industries, a leader in the UK’s construction materials sector, is making significant strides towards cr...
The concrete admixture industry is on an exciting growth trajectory, and one name that’s making waves is Cortec®. Recognised as a key market player in the latest re...
Electrolytes—the unsung heroes of many electrochemical processes—are not just the key to powering electric vehicles but may soon be a crucial player in transforming heavy...
At InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology, POLYVANTIS made waves with the introduction of its latest LEXAN™ sheet series. This ne...
Coastlines are more than scenic views or tourist hotspots; they are dynamic ecosystems that underpin much of our planet’s ecological and economic stability. The health of...
The future of materials science is arriving fast, and Tokyo is once again ready to host its premier platform for high-performance materials. This year, Highly-functional...
At first glance, glass and liquids might not seem all that exciting. After all, we interact with them every day—from sipping a glass of water to gazing out of a window. B...
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have made a breakthrough discovery that could revolutionise the separation of rare-earth me...
Rare-earth elements are the unsung heroes of modern technology, quietly powering everything from smartphones and LED lightbulbs to electric vehicles and wind turbines. Ye...
From nylon and Teflon to Kevlar and beyond, polymers are the backbone of modern industry. These versatile, large-molecule compounds have transformed everything from house...
In a significant move that underscores its commitment to growth and industry leadership, Granite Construction Incorporated has successfully acquired Dickerson & Bowen...
PPG today announced the introduction of PPG PRIMERONTM Optimal zinc epoxy powder primer. The patent-pending product is formulated with an optimized amount of zinc, provid...
In copper-containing materials called cuprates, superconductivity competes with two properties called magnetic spin and electric charge density wave (CDW) order. These pr...
The durability of asphalt mixtures is significantly influenced by environmental factors in addition to traffic loads. High temperatures can soften bitumen, reducing aspha...
The Moon’s recent discovery of energy resources, such as water ice, has refocused interest on its potential as a sustainable hub for space exploration. NASA has also anno...
Scientists develop a nanoscale electron imaging method that reveals the dynamics of the collective vibrations of atoms at the interface between materials. In crystals, at...
Bitumen, a highly viscous form of petroleum, is a cornerstone in modern construction and infrastructure. This black, sticky substance, known as asphalt in American Englis...
As fundamental as it is in the tire sector in general, developing the right compound for each application in the off-highway segment is even more essential, since the tir...
NASCAR debuted a first ever version of its all-new battery electric vehicle (BEV) prototype at this weekend’s Chicago Street Race at Grant Park, Chicago Illinois, featuri...
The digital age is booming with no signs of slowing down. That means additional servers and data centers will be needed all the time to store data, support e-commerce, pe...
Nanoscale electron transfer (ET) in solids is fundamental to the development of multifunctional materials. However, ET in solids is not yet clearly understood. Now, resea...
is pleased to announce that it has closed another plastic recycling loop with the first delivery of plastic waste from its customer Jakob Schober GmbH (Waldorf, Germany)...
Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world’s energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits t...
Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex has introduced Vialayer, an advanced Asphalt solution that improves the durability of urban roads to help strengthen su...
at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that demonstrates how fibre-reinforced polymer composite materials used in the automot...
Engineering structures made of concrete, steel, or other materials are subject to vibrations and stress. Because of this, small cracks appear, which grow and eventually l...
Armouring Steel to make even Tougher Materials Researchers demonstrated that stainless steel and other metal alloys coated with hexagonal boron nitride, or hBN, exhibit n...
Green Li-ion, a lithium-ion battery recycling technology company, announced the launch of its first commercial-scale installation to produce sustainable, battery-grade ma...
Dr. Chana Poomee will continued his excellent leadership of The Thai Cement Manufactures Association for another term. Dr. Poomee presented his vision statement ‘TC...
Innophos, a leading global producer of specialty phosphates and minerals, proudly announces the EU REACH registration of its ground-breaking product, INNOVALT® SL70 Scave...
Researchers are using new, experimental techniques like Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE™) and friction stir welding to produce metal components that...
Researchers at Hokkaido University have taken a significant step forward in the drive to make recyclable yet stable plastics from plant materials. This is a key requireme...
Is there a way to stick hard and soft materials together without any tape, glue or epoxy? A new study published in ACS Central Science shows that applying a small voltage...
It’s allowed the aerospace, medical, automotive, manufacturing and many other industries to customize parts and prototypes in ways they never could before. It has drastic...
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