Dry-mixed mortar generally consists of at least three components: bonding materials, aggregates and additives. Compared with the traditional direct-on-site mixed mortar, dry-mixed mortars add more composition than past. The most superficial formulations of dry-mixed mortar are masonry mortar, bricklaying mortar, and adhesives for ceramic tiles, and the required raw material components are few. However, dry-mixed […]
The advantages of dry-mixed mortar are mainly reflected in the following aspects: High-quality products guarantee intensity. It is difficult to prepare all the required raw materials on building construction sites, and the equipment cannot ensure accurate weighing and preparation by the formula requirements. In addition, as the quality of the mortar differs widely, the prepared […]
Blessed with massive financial reserves and backed by ample hydrocarbon reserves, Kuwait is making renewed efforts to keep pace with its neighbouring GCC countries despite being hampered by the long-running standoff between the government and parliament. New hope has rekindled in the hearts of construction players in Kuwait following a newspaper report in mid-February that […]
With the “Neues Werk Cottbus” (‘New Facility Cottbus’) project, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is driving forward the mobility transition. The maintenance facility will be DB’s largest and most modern. It is an important step toward climatefriendly mobility. Even during the construction of the plant, sustainability is to be at the centre stage. Therefore, together with the […]
Since recently, all iron oxide pigments manufactured at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site in Germany, Lanxess has been offering environmental product declarations verified by the German Institute for Construction and the Environment (IBU) since the beginning of the year. These make it easier for construction product manufacturers to more accurately determine the environmental impact of their products. […]
Panellists hosted by McKinsey & Company at the recent World Economic Forum offered their insights into what the cement and concrete sector can do to keep in step with global efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. SARAH HEINCKE, JUKKA MAKSIMAINEN and SEBASTIAN REITER* report on the discussions. The built environment accounts for approximately 40 […]
At long last, international dialogue among experts in Nuremberg again From 28 to 30 March 2023, the coatings community will reunite at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg for the European Coatings Show. Finally, the trade fair will once again provide a platform for industry stakeholders for whom making business contacts, face-to-face encounters and networking are indispensable. Whether […]
Concrete, the universal building material of the industrial age, is facing new challenges: The rising global demand for primary mineral raw materials acts as a price driver. And environmental compatibility, climate protection and CO2 emissions have also become important market factors in the building sector. The universal building material of the future must be sustainable. […]
