4 December 2024 UN uses satellites to bolster mine standards The United Nations will strengthen mine safety and standards through satellite monitoring and risk-profiling.
29 November 2024 LEGO-inspired glass bricks for circular construction An MIT team has made 3D-printed glass bricks that can disassembled at the end of a building’s lifetime and reassembled into a new structure.
28 November 2024 ‘ZeroCAL’ takes concrete steps to decarbonise cement Calcium hydroxide – a zero-carbon precursor for lime and, subsequently, cement – is being billed as the solution to decarbonise cement production.
18 November 2024 Materials matter in challenging conditions An overview of materials in harsh environments.
Members only 18 November 2024 No stone unturned in ground movement and blast monitoring Rock blasting with explosives is frequently required as part of the mineral extraction process and for civil engineering projects.
13 November 2024 Our Preparedness for the Renaissance of Pumped Storage Hydro Power Pumped storage hydro power renaissance: Angus talked about a possible construction pipeline, leaving a lasting legacy, and how we must approach construction with net zero in mind.