Fassa Bortolo has long been recognised for its commitment to building materials that balance performance, heritage, and environmental responsibility. Nowhere is this more evident than in its FassaLime ...

Revolutionary new research from Tell el-Burak in Lebanon has revealed that Phoenician builders developed sophisticated hydraulic lime plaster technology around 2,700 years ago, predating widespread ...

Cement was used by man when he first started to build. The Assyrians and Babylonians used a clay for cement. The Egyptians used lime and gypsum cement in the building of the pyramids in 2500 B.C. The ...

France: Heidelberg Materials has launched a new range of its Socli lime product that contains hemp. The product is available in two binder and two coating formulations that combine natural hydraulic ...

The construction industry is an economic sector that has major positive impacts on the economy and society, but in return generates significant adverse effects through the generation of waste and ...

New technologies spurred by federal support show a cleaner path forward for the highly emissive cement and concrete industry. Despite cement’s overwhelming presence, the world has been relatively slow ...

In the world of eco-conscious construction, lime-based building materials hold immense importance. For manufacturers dedicated to offering environmentally responsible solutions across the UK, adopting ...

In the face of escalating environmental concerns, the construction industry is profoundly transforming towards greener construction and more sustainable practices. Innovative technologies and ...

There is a rich body of scientific research investigating the secrets behind the remarkable durability of ancient Roman concrete. But ancient Maya masons had their own secrets when it came to making ...

The Start-up Nation’s crumbling concrete buildings show modern Israel has a thing or two to learn from 2,000-year-old Roman tech. Through earthquakes, severe weather, and even after being submerged ...