The building and construction industry has a significant bearing on many important issues, both large and small. From its influence on the global economic and environmental situation to daily life in ...

JEC Composites Magazine: What is special about the Conexus technology and what can it be used for? Hans Lochner: Conexus technology makes it possible to bond fundamentally dif­ferent materials, ...

Sustainable construction practices have and will continue to drive design and specifications throughout the building industry. Because concrete remains one of the most used building materials in the ...

Lightweight aggregate concrete is distinguished by its reduced density, achieved through the incorporation of porous aggregates such as expanded clay, glass or shale. This reduction in mass brings ...

ENGEL Austria GmbH, ThermHex Waben GmbH, Edevis GmbH and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS have produced a storage compartment flap for a truck interior in ...

Three thought leaders discuss how sustainable construction can address the housing shortage while also tackling the sector’s impact on climate change. Laying the foundations for a more sustainable ...

"Frei Otto reimagined architecture - lightweight, interdisciplinary, and responsible. His legacy is more relevant than ever, especially when we are looking for solutions for climate-friendly and ...

You are the company officer riding in the front seat of the engine that was just dispatched to a confirmed fire in your community’s new 400-unit, lightweight-construction, mixed-use complex. Questions ...

The potential dangers of lightweight construction and its inherent deficiencies must be understood by every firefighter and fire officer. From a strategic and tactical standpoint, lightweight ...

Lightweight concrete composites combine reduced density with adequate mechanical performance by incorporating lightweight aggregates such as expanded polystyrene (EPS), recycled materials or ...