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🚧 Revolutionizing Construction with Self-Healing Concrete! 🚧 Imagine a world where infrastructure repairs itself—just like our bodies do! 🌍💡 Researchers in the Netherlands are making this a reality with a groundbreaking underpass built from self-healing concrete. This innovative material works like red blood cells, automatically filling in cracks and preventing further damage. The potential impact on durability and maintenance costs is staggering! With this technology, we're not just building for today but creating resilient structures that stand the test of time. The future of construction is here, and it's self-healing! #Innovation #ConstructionTech #SelfHealingConcrete #SustainableDevelopment #Infrastructure #Engineering #civilengineering #Smartcities #concrete #FutureOfConstruction #Technovation

The return of whisper concrete https://lnkd.in/eqbh9Vs9 Tarmac has been trialling new formulations of noise-reducing concrete for National Highways in Cornwall. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

What happens on a #construction project when you take Mother Nature out of the equation? You remove plenty of uncertainty and unpredictability with Sto Panel Technology. Find out how #prefabrication changes the construction paradigm, giving rise to greater efficiency and cost savings, in this article from our own Tim Salerno and MKB Construction, Inc.'s Jason Anderson: https://lnkd.in/gK4Rwxd2

Construction prefabrication can reduce uncertainty and unpredictability with Mother Nature in several ways: Controlled Environment: In a controlled factory environment, prefabrication minimizes the influence of external factors, such as weather conditions. Predictable Production Schedule: Prefabrication offers a more predictable production schedule, free from weather-related delays, thus facilitating improved project planning and scheduling Quality Assurance: In a factory setting, quality control measures can be more readily implemented and closely monitored. Reduced On-Site Work: Prefabricated components are frequently assembled on-site rather than being constructed from scratch, a process that typically requires less time and is less prone to weather-related disruptions. Material Protection: Prefabricated components are commonly stored in controlled environments prior to being transported to the construction site. Check out this article by Sto Panel Technology #PrefabConstruction #Prefabrication #MKBConstruction #StoPanel #Prefab

BBV set for A46 underpass push https://lnkd.in/e-DTEgVn Construction of a 14,500-tonne box structure to take the new HS2 line under the A46 Kenilworth Bypass in Warwickshire is approaching its climax. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Ahead of The Concrete Society Awards, our CEO Claire Ackerman sat down with Clare Howcutt-Kelly of Concrete Connect to discuss a range of industry topics. In this short video, Claire talks about decarbonising and what the sector needs to do to reach net zero. #concrete #construction #engineering #netzero

HyperTunnel runs out of road https://lnkd.in/e4i2taVw A British technology company seeking to revolutionise the world of tunnelling has collapsed into administration. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Network Rail develops low-carbon composite sleepers https://lnkd.in/eFgT3BU4 Network Rail has developed a new type of composite sleeper with substantially less embedded carbon than traditional wooden or concrete ones. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

The UK Concrete Show returns for 2025 https://lnkd.in/eAybE7sq The 13th edition of the UK Concrete Show, taking place from 26-27 February at Birmingham’s NEC, will feature some of the concrete industry’s biggest names Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects

Bellway to double timber frame usage https://lnkd.in/eqFAkx9z Nearly one in three Bellway homes will be built with timber frames under an evolving group strategy. Read Full Article: The Construction Index #Construction #UKConstruction #Building #Infrastructure #Engineering #ProjectManagement #ConstructionNews #InnovationInConstruction #SustainableConstruction #MegaProjects