Category: Essential Building Materials

Florida has announced plans to test an unconventional road-building material: phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of phosphate mining. The decision has sparked both optimism and concern as experts weigh potential economic benefits against public health risks. What is phosphogypsum? Phosphogypsum is a waste product created during the production of phosphorus, an essential nutrient in fertilizers. To… Continue reading Florida's controversial idea: Building roads with radioactive waste

A passenger plane burst into flames on Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence because its front landing gear apparently failed to extend. Most of the 181 people on board died, in one of the country's worst aircraft disasters. According to the National Fire… Continue reading Plane burst into flames at South Korean airport, killing at least 176 people

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Technological change is particularly evident in Taiwan, where Huang has documented its rapid integration: “Smart home systems include smart panels, smart security, energy management, smart lighting, audio-visual entertainment, smart curtains and environmental health, which work closely together.” ” This integration goes beyond mere automation, as Jenie notes that even ceilings are being redesigned: “Ceilings have… Continue reading The Future of Asian Luxury Home Design – Trends 2025

A sarpanch's car was attacked in Maharashtra's Dharashiv when four people allegedly smashed the windshield of his SUV and hurled a condom filled with petrol into the vehicle, police said on Friday. The incident took place at around 10 pm on Thursday evening in Tuljapur, an official said, adding that the sarpanch, Namdeo Nikam and… Continue reading Condom filled with petrol, concrete block hurled at Maharashtra Sarpanch's car in Dharashiv

Many airports around the world are now running entirely on renewable energy as the aviation and building sectors look to decarbonise in line with green transition goals. The International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and several other international organizations are encouraging developers to reduce the carbon footprint of their airports to… Continue reading Airports around the world are becoming more environmentally friendly

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]December 26th:The construction industry is constantly evolving with new technologies aimed at improving material performance, durability and sustainability. At a landmark event at the World of Concrete Show in Mumbai, India, Jogani Reinforcement, a leader in building materials innovation, made headlines by launching two groundbreaking products: JOGANI Basalt Fiber and JOGANI Brass-Coated Micro… Continue reading Jogani Reinforcement's basalt and brass coated steel fiber draws applause at the World of Concrete Show in Mumbai

A federal agency has announced the recipients of an award honoring companies that successfully support military veterans – including a cannabis company that uses hemp as a construction material. In a notice published Friday in the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) said it recognized a “select group… Continue reading Federal agency honors hemp company with award for commitment to veteran employment

The truck-mounted concrete mixer market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.3% from 2024 to 2031, driven by increasing demand for construction activities and technological innovations in mixer design introduction The truck-mounted concrete mixer market is witnessing steady growth, driven by the expanding global construction industry and advances in construction… Continue reading The truck-mounted concrete mixer market is expected to reach $12.3 billion by 2031

Company logo Saudi Arabian green cement market Saudi Arabian green cement market Dublin, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Saudi Arabia Green Cement Market, By Regions, Competitive Forecast and Opportunities, 2019-2029F” report has been added ResearchAndMarkets.com Offer. The green cement market in Saudi Arabia was worth $2.07 billion in 2023 and is expected to… Continue reading Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2019-2029