India is all set to begin the construction of its greenest airport on the outskirts of Greater Noida in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The Delhi Noida International Airport (DNIA) terminal will aim to achieve a LEED Gold standard certification ...
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Disposable Face Masks for Construction of Roads
In a breakthrough study, researchers at the RMIT University have developed a sustainable way to dispose of face masks by recycling them to make roads. The new material is a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble ...
5 Tips to Streamline Construction Projects during the Pandemic | Video Inside
The ongoing pandemic has impacted almost every industry of our capitalist economy, ranging from retail and tourism to finance and automobile. The construction industry isn’t indifferent to these changes and is also suffering badly due to the COVID-19 crisis. Unlike ...
A Unique Technique to Strengthen 3D Printed Concrete | Video Inside
The RMIT University, in a recent study, found a way to strengthen 3D printed concrete (3DPC) by laying it in a lobster-shell pattern. In a bid to overcome the technical challenges in making 3D printed concrete strong enough for use ...
What will the new US Administration mean for Construction?
After much hullabaloo, the US has seen a peaceful transition of power to Democrat Joe Biden. The new president was sworn in on Wednesday and has pledged to build the US “back better.” But what could it mean for the ...
BAM Nuttall all set to test 5G in Construction
A BAM Nuttall-led consortium is set to be a part of a government-funded trial to explore the potential of 5G for improving productivity in construction. The project will test 5G-powered cameras, drones, and sensors at different construction sites across Scotland. ...
Polyrok: A Sustainable Recycled Plastic Aggregate Alternative for Mineral Aggregate
The researchers from the RMIT University of Australia have found a way to develop a sustainable concrete aggregate made from lightweight recycled plastic. This breakthrough was achieved in partnership with Victorian recycling organizations Replas, RED Group, and SR Engineering. The ...
ByBlock: An Advanced Construction Material for a Better Future
ByBlock, developed by ByFusion, is the very first construction-grade building material made entirely from plastic waste. This advanced building material is particularly more intriguing as it is made completely from recycled (and often unrecycled) plastic waste. The construction industry has ...