Sustainable self-healing materials offer a groundbreaking solution to enhance durability and reduce maintenance costs in construction. Their ability to autonomously repair minor damage minimizes the…
Adaptive reuse allows buildings with historical or architectural significance to be preserved while meeting the needs of a new community. For example, the Tate Modern…
Refurbishment involves improving the quality of a building by cleaning, decorating and re-equipping. It can also include elements of retrofitting to make the building more…
Builders often struggle with budget limitations. This is why it is important to consider the cost-effectiveness of different building materials before starting a project. Some…
Many forms of insulation exist, from bulky materials that resist conductive and convective heat flow in a home to sleek foils that reflect radiant energy.…
Comfort is an all-in-one fabric conditioner and softener. It comes in seven refreshing fragrance variants. The word comfort means to soothe or console; reassure or…
The construction industry is starting to benefit from nanotechnology breakthroughs. However, information about potential environmental or health threats is limited. Carbon nanotubes can improve the…
The use of prefabricated materials offers a number of benefits for construction projects. These include efficiency, cost savings and environmental benefits. Prefabricated construction is a…
The roof is the most vulnerable part of any building and is subjected to a variety of stresses. Rain, snow, bitter cold, and bright sunlight…
Material innovation is a key component of bridge construction, reducing costs and maintenance expenses. Engineers tinker with iron to produce refined versions that are ductile…