A self-deploying formwork system uses multistable tubes and integrated steel reinforcement to enable rapid casting of ...

Bio-based building materials offer lower-carbon alternatives for concrete, insulation, glazing, and structural applications ...

A bio-based concrete retarder made from cocoa pod waste maintained mechanical performance while reducing slump loss in ...

Explore how sorting, recycling, material passports, and public procurement can transform construction and demolition waste ...

From LC3 to electrochemical cement, emerging low-carbon binders could help construction reduce its reliance on emissions-intensive Portland cement.

A new study has used large language models and neural networks to identify and predict the reactivity of over 14,000 potential cementitious materials, offering a scalable approach to discovering ...

A recent article published in Buildings proposed an automatic approach for generating building information modeling (BIM) of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems based on two-dimensional ...

Scientists have used AI and advanced modeling to design greener cement mixes, cutting carbon emissions without sacrificing strength and offering a faster, more efficient route to sustainable ...

Researchers have developed an AI-driven method to design stronger, lower-carbon concrete by combining metakaolin with advanced predictive modeling. Study: AI-driven sustainable strength prediction and ...

Iron ions enhance plant-based foams, enabling stronger and more water-resistant foamed concrete. Study: Properties of foamed concrete utilizing Fe(II) as foam stabilizer for hydrolyzed pumpkin seed ...

Concrete has limitations, however, which can hinder its durability and useable lifetime. Mainly, its lower flexural and tensile strength and brittleness can cause structures to fail without warning ...

A carefully optimized dose of basalt fibers could make steel slag-based foamed concrete stronger and far more resistant to freeze–thaw damage, according to new research. Study: Experimental and ...