Circular Economy

In the heart of Nigeria’s bustling construction industry, a pressing question looms: why is the adoption of circular economy principles (CEPs) lagging behind, despite the sector’s significant waste generation and the known benefits of sustainable pra

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a team of researchers led by Dan Bergsagel from the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University has made a significant stride. Their work, published in the journal ‘npj Materials Sustainability

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, a groundbreaking study published in *Discover Civil Engineering* (translated from Arabic as “Exploring Civil Engineering”) sheds light on geopolymer concrete (GPC), a promising alternative to tradi

In the heart of East Java, Indonesia, a significant shift is underway in the construction industry, one that could ripple out to other developing nations and reshape how buildings are designed, constructed, and ultimately reused. A recent study, led

In the quest for sustainable construction practices, a groundbreaking study published in the journal *Scientific Reports* (translated from Russian as “Scientific Reports”) offers a promising solution to a longstanding challenge: predicting the decons

In the heart of Canada’s vast forestry region, researchers are turning construction waste into a powerful tool for environmental remediation, offering a promising solution for industries grappling with wastewater treatment challenges. Aziz Bentis, a

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned their attention to an unlikely candidate: dealuminated metakaolin (DK), a waste product from the aluminium sulphate industry. A recent review published in the journal *Appli

In a groundbreaking stride towards sustainable construction, researchers have developed an eco-friendly bitumen composite that could revolutionize the road industry. The innovative material, incorporating polymer waste and rubber crumb, promises to e

In the heart of Japan’s rural landscapes, a silent crisis unfolds: 8.5 million vacant homes, known as Akiyas, stand abandoned as depopulation leaves communities in limbo. Meanwhile, urban areas grapple with housing shortages and bureaucratic ineffici

In the quest for sustainable construction materials, researchers have turned to an unlikely ally: discarded tires and demolition debris. A recent study led by Yaqoob Saif from the Geomaterials, Civil Engineering Structures and Environment Laboratory