Category: Essential Building Materials

Bright green steel-framed stairs and walkways wrap around the concrete frame of Atelier PPW, a studio block designed by local studio NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte and architect Kris Broidioi for a school in Belgium. The building, called Atelier PPW, is located on the VTI Oostende campus in Ostend and replaces a structurally compromised block that previously… Continue reading Bright green staircase bookend Atelier PPW Workshops in Belgium

It is cheap, strong, fireproof, easy to transport and shape, but produces about seven percent of global greenhouse gas emissions Brent Korobanik has a tough job. A conservation scientist and St. Albert resident, Korobanik is the permitting and community liaison at Heidelberg Material's cement plant in Edmonton. He is part of a team that has… Continue reading Emissions from the cement industry: Addressing climate change with innovative solutions

Modern Mill, a company specializing in sustainable building products, has expanded its offering to include Acre. Made from recycled rice husks in a zero-waste manufacturing facility in Mississippi, Acre offers the warmth and workability of wood without the need to cut down trees. Acre also does not emit volatile organic compounds, phenol, formaldehyde or chemicals.… Continue reading Developer unveils remarkable alternative to wood that could change everything: “Why keep harvesting trees?”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – US Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) demanded answers from the Google CEO Sundar Pichai After discovering the company's major language model, Gemma made serious criminal allegations against her and generated fake links to made-up news articles in response to the question: “Has Marsha Blackburn been accused of rape?” Senator Blackburn called for a… Continue reading Blackburn demands answers from Google after Gemma fabricates fake crime…

October 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF) Market growth and trends for CO2-negative building materials According to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc., the global carbon-negative building materials market is expected to reach $37.51 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% during the forecast period. The global carbon negative construction materials… Continue reading The market for CO2-negative building materials is expected to reach a volume of $37.51 billion by 2033

Both Microvast MVST and Arm stocks ARM is recognized as a key innovator in the evolving technology landscape, driving progress in diverse but high-growth areas. Microvast focuses on advanced lithium-ion battery systems, emphasizing reliability, scalability and security, while ARM dominates the semiconductor ecosystem through its processor architecture licensing model that powers billions of connected devices.… Continue reading Which technology growth stock is better positioned?

An Australian construction company has completed tests of concrete that captures and permanently stores air pollution, Australian Manufacturing reported. Boral conducted tests with old concrete from one of its recycling plants. The company used exhaust from a cement plant to treat these recycled parts and then added the treated material to fresh concrete mixes. The… Continue reading “Will play an important role”

As the Shenandoah County School Board prepares to present an updated vision for school infrastructure to the Board of Supervisors, a decision that could shape the future of elementary, career and technical education for years to come, county leaders say they still lack the details needed to finance a major capital investment. Supervisor Tim Taylor… Continue reading Shenandoah County Supervisors Seek Specific Details on School Construction Plan | Nvdaily

October 29, 2025 KATHMANDU – The global construction sector's carbon footprint is on track to double by 2050, potentially undermining global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement's climate targets, a new international study warns, as the world on Friday marks UN World Cities Day, a call to make cities more sustainable. The study finds that… Continue reading Global construction emissions could double by 2050, a new study warns

DT Research has introduced four new rugged tablets – the DT302PA, DT312PA, DT323PA and DT340TA – designed to tackle data-intensive tasks in the military, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and construction sectors. The tablets range in size from 10.1 to 14 inches and feature sunlight-readable touch displays as well as IP65 and MIL-STD certifications for durability. Each… Continue reading DT Research Introduces AI-Enabled Rugged Tablets for Demanding Industries By: DT Research, Inc.