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Low-carbon cement manufacturer Fortera is collaborating with multinational Sumitomo Corporation to enable widespread adoption of Fortera's carbon-reducing ReCarb technology in Asian markets. The two companies have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to focus on deploying Fortera's low-carbon bolt-on cement plants to some of Asia's largest cement producers. The Japanese market will initially be the… Continue reading Fortera is working with Sumitomo to bring its low-carbon cement products to Asian markets

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new 3D concrete printing technique that captures carbon, introducing a novel approach to reducing the environmental impact of the construction industry. This groundbreaking technique aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cement – a substance that contributes 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon… Continue reading New 3D concrete printing method captures carbon dioxide

Rainy weather Saturday delayed construction in some parts of coastal California, including north of San Luis Obispo on Highway 1. In a post Saturday evening, Caltrans District 5 alerted travelers that Highway 1 would be closed for 24 hours at Rocky Creek Road, just 12 miles south of Carmel. Caltrans officials tell KSBY construction was… Continue reading Huge concrete beams drive through Highway 1 overnight, causing closures

NEW YORK, December 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The Global Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market. It is estimated that the size will grow by $1.50 billion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.68% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecasts and historical data on regions, market… Continue reading Styrene-butadiene latex (SB) market, 52% of growth expected to come from APAC, Technavio

Chinese companies that dominate the electric vehicle (EV) sector have been quietly cementing their position in the less-noticed trucking scene – but foreign tariffs and a perceived difference in quality could signal hurdles ahead, experts warn. The domestic supply chain and low-cost strategy that have helped China's electric vehicle industry lead the world are being… Continue reading Chinese electric truck makers are accelerating their global dominance even as they face trade hurdles

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anchor Image: Xue Liang The upcoming Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects is taking shape. Construction work has begun on the sculptural façade of the 46-story structure. Image: Xue Liang Located on a narrow plot of land in the center of Shenzhen's Futian district, the tower… Continue reading Sculptural facade of the Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology by Zaha Hadid Architects takes shape | News

Mahesh Ramanujam, Co-founder, President and CEO, Global Network for Zero Mahesh Ramanujam The artificial intelligence industry is growing rapidly, with major markets in the United States seeing a 70% increase in new data center construction compared to the same period last year. This increase is likely to increase; Experts expect a looser regulatory environment and… Continue reading Op-Ed: Circular Economy Solutions for Sustainable Data Centers

On January 14, Roads & Bridges launches a podcast exploring how technology is shaping infrastructure. Produced by Endeavor Business Media, the Infrastructure Technology Podcast, or ITP, is a collaboration with Mass Transit Magazine, one of our sister publications. Episodes are released every other Tuesday. The bi-weekly show is hosted by Gavin Jenkins, senior editor of… Continue reading The podcast is scheduled to launch on January 14th

About Rocky Mountain Institute The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming global energy systems to align them with a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future. Founded in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI has established itself as a leader in the clean energy transition. The company is committed to… Continue reading Senior Associate – Zero Carbon Buildings