Circular Economy

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal ‘Buildings’, researchers have unveiled significant advancements in enhancing the punching shear performance of concrete slabs by incorporating Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) layers. This inno

A recent study has unveiled a groundbreaking approach to resource extraction and recycling from bottom ash (BA), a byproduct of municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration. Conducted by Inna Pitak and her team at the Laboratory of Materials Research and

In an era where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, a new study sheds light on the transformative potential of Material Passports (MPs) in the construction industry. Conducted by Ioannis Markou from the Department of Architecture an

The construction industry is at a crossroads, grappling with the dual pressures of resource depletion and environmental sustainability. A recent study published in ‘Frontiers in Built Environment’ sheds light on the underutilization of circular econo

As global coal consumption continues its upward trajectory, particularly in nations like China and India, the environmental implications of coal combustion are becoming increasingly critical. A recent study published in the journal ‘Energies’ sheds l

As global coal consumption continues to rise, particularly in countries like China and India, the challenge of managing coal combustion waste has become increasingly pressing. A recent article published in the journal ‘Energies’ explores innovative w

In a groundbreaking study published in the ‘International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture’, researchers have unveiled a novel approach to utilizing plastic waste in the construction industry by developing lightweight sand-plastic com

A recent study published in the Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation has undertaken a comprehensive scientometric analysis of quantity surveying (QS) research over the past two decades. This analysis not only highlights the evolu

In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Civil and Environmental Engineering,’ researchers have illuminated the path toward implementing a circular economy (CE) within East Java’s construction industry. As global sustainability goals intensify, the fi

The construction industry is at a pivotal crossroads, grappling with the urgent need to embrace sustainable practices while addressing the pressing issue of material waste. A recent study published in *Case Studies in Construction Materials* sheds li