Reduced carbon footprint calcined clay cement to be launched

A British-made calcined clay aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of cement will be launched to the wider construction industry on Thursday (22 October). The post Reduced carbon footprint calcined clay cement to be launched appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Analysis shows how much reclaimed bricks slash embodied carbon

Reclaimed clay bricks were found to have a negative Global Warming Potential (GWP). The post Analysis shows how much reclaimed bricks slash embodied carbon appeared first on Construction Management.

Bechtel wins role on $100B Micron New York megafab

The general contractor will mobilize immediately at the Clay, New York, site to begin the next phase of construction.

Common Lawn Weeds Found In Apex And How To Remove Them

The post Common Lawn Weeds Found In Apex And How To Remove Them appeared first on UK Construction Blog. If you look at your lawn, you might see weeds sprouting where grass should be. Small patches can become widespread and alter the appearance of your landscape during the growing season.   Warm temperatures, humidity, and heavy clay soil in Apex can influence the distribution of weeds on your lawn. Crabgrass, spurge, and broadleaf weeds can […]

Major regeneration scheme sees first UK use of lower-carbon calcined clay concrete

The mix replaces some cement with pulverised baked clay The post Major regeneration scheme sees first UK use of lower-carbon calcined clay concrete appeared first on Construction Management.

Crossrail Sustainability: The journey of London clay

Join our Head of Logistics Greg Limna as he takes you on the journey of Crossrail's excavated material. The last shipment of excavated material donated by Crossrail to one of Europe’s largest nature reserves has arrived at Wallasea Island in Essex.

MegaStructures - Science of Brick (National Geographic Documentary), 10072015

This video looks at the history of bricks, the production process and its versatility. Weaknesses such as the mortar, its physical weight and the risk of damage due to earthquales is highlighted The video shows the first 40 minutes of this documentary

What should you choose for Exterior Design between Clay Facing Bricks and Stones?