Lafarge Canada and nidus3D have joined forces for one of Canada’s largest 3D-printed housing projects, “Kakatoosoyiists” (Star Lodge), located an hour east of Calgary, Alta. This initiative aims to address housing challenges faced by the Siksika Nation, particularly those escaping domestic violence or homelessness.
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It is important to take all environmental factors and design choices into consideration before choosing a particular type of flooring as resinous flooring is not a one size fits all product. For example, some resinous flooring finishes are inherently slip resistant while others need to be customized by the end user for slip resistance.
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An engineering research team from University of Toronto (UofT) and the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will explore how concrete can be used to capture large amounts of CO2, as part of a $1.7 million federally funded study.
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A public/private partnership has launched a program to eliminate more than 15 million tonnes (15 billion kg) of greenhouse gas emissions from cement and concrete production in Canada by 2030, followed by ongoing reductions of over 4 million tonnes (4 billion kg) annually.
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Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, published an article outlining a world-first concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries.
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A new approach by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, suggests a path to emissions-free cement.
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Those wanting more information on recent updates to the Concrete Design Handbook and CSA A23.3-14 can attend any of a series of seminars on the subject this fall.
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Researchers from Universiti Teknologi MARA in Selangor, Malaysia, discovered sewer sludge is a potential alternative cement material for making concrete. Kartini Kamaruddin and her team produced domestic waste sludge powder (DWSP) by drying and burning wet sludge cakes to remove moisture, then grounding and sieving into a powder.
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A recent report by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) indicates cement consumption among developed economies increased by more than 9 million tons in 2014 and 2015. PCA predicts cement consumption will continue to grow throughout this year and into 2016, but at a slower rate than in the past.
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