Imagine if we could build new buildings using renewable concrete bricks. Although it may not be immediately obvious, the construction industry is actually one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, which are gradually causing global temperatures to rise. However, a new technology that will be publicly available for the first time in 2021 […]
In the construction industry, concrete is widely used in various engineering structures and plays a pivotal role. The stability of its performance and the reliability of the construction quality are directly related to the safety performance and service life of the building. However, during the actual construction process, a headache problem often occurs, that is, […]
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have pioneered a 3D concrete printing method that captures and stores carbon dioxide, marking a major step toward reducing the construction industry’s environmental footprint. The innovative technique offers a promising solution to mitigate cement’s massive carbon emissions. The process works by integrating CO₂ and steam—byproducts of industrial […]
High-performance concrete is concrete with excellent workability, mechanical properties and durability that is made to meet the specific requirements of construction projects using high-quality conventional raw materials and an optimised mix design, through green production methods and strict construction measures. As an important green building material, the promotion and application of high-performance concrete in infrastructure […]
A private-public partnership has paved a section of Minnesota road with an experimental low-carbon concrete mixture that resulted in greater strength and lesser cement use, saving money and carbon. Concrete and its most important ingredient, cement, is one of the most carbon-intensive industries on Earth because it’s used so often in construction. It has virtually […]
Concrete cracks are a common and troublesome problem in construction. They not only affect the appearance of buildings, but may also lead to functional problems such as leakage, which in turn threatens the safety and durability of the building structure. 1. Material factors: ◆Cement: The heat of hydration of cement is one of the important […]
The world’s first,S$200 million ready-mixed concrete ecosystem has officially opened at Jurong Port. Its productivity will double, and it will reduce carbon emissions by more than 25,000 tons per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 12,750 four-room HDB flats. Ready-mixed concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in construction. It is […]
The Conit Runner robot has been nominated for a CES 2025 innovation award When most of us think of freshly poured concrete, we picture a material that should be left to dry as smooth as possible. A new wheeled robot drives right over the stuff, however, gouging its surface to make structures stronger yet also […]
