Recticel closes insulation loop

Recticel has opened a new plant in Belgium to recycle insulation board production waste into raw materials, closing a loop in the insulation manufacturing process.

New Arup playbook shows how industry can move from demolition to reuse

Every week, humans build an area equivalent to the city of Paris, consuming around half of all raw materials extracted. The post New Arup playbook shows how industry can move from demolition to reuse appeared first on Construction Management.

World’s first bridge made with CO₂-neutral concrete revealed

Paebbl and Heijmans have unveiled a 'world first' showcase of a 7 metre pedestrian bridge, containing 75% circular raw materials, with no primary sand or gravel. The post World’s first bridge made with CO₂-neutral concrete revealed appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

5 Big Security Mistakes on Construction Sites (And How to Fix Them)

The post 5 Big Security Mistakes on Construction Sites (And How to Fix Them) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction sites are hives of activity. They are also treasure troves for thieves. With expensive machinery, valuable tools and raw materials often left on-site, it’s no wonder that construction sites are prime targets for theft, vandalism and arson. The cost of these crimes isn’t just the value of the stolen or damaged goods; it’s also […]

The Importance of Road Transport and Truck Insurance

Road transport is vital to global commerce and the fundamental driver of economies around the world. It ensures goods are supplied between manufacturers and retailers, raw materials are supplied to factories, and basic supplies are available for daily life. Yet at the center of this indispensable system sit truck drivers, enduring long hours, changing weather […] <p>The post The Importance of Road Transport and Truck Insurance first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Just Have a Think - Humans reach a new low. Literally 09072023

Our modern way of life is largely dependent on land-based mining to extract minerals & other raw materials required for construction & for components in many technologies. Some suggest we may not have enough of these materials to see us through the transition away from fossil fuels & that we now need to go down to the deep ocean to extract even more. Others argue that as we have only discovered < 0.001% of the biodiversity at those depths, mining down there might not be such a smart idea

Building Magazine, CLC - Ukraine papers, March 2022

Attached are a few Building Magazine articles about how the Ukraine war can or has affected supply of materials, causing disruption, time delays and cost increases. Sanctions are also impacting supplies. Force Majeure can or has been cited although mitigation measures should be explored. The CLC paper recommends all parties collaborate to avoid the risk of damage to industry capacity and capability: Benefits of collaborating are outlined for existing and future projects

FT - How strong is the commodities rally? 12022021

Wall Street banks are telling clients to increase their exposure to raw materials,. These are poised to benefit from a vaccine-driven global economic recovery, aided by fiscal stimulus. FT's Rob Armstrong on the recent commodities boom and how it differs from the ‘supercycle ‘ of the mid 2000s

McKinsey & Company - The raw-materials challenge: How the metals and mining sector will be at the core of enabling the energy transition, January 2022

As the world gears up for net zero, demand for raw materials is set to soar. The energy transition presents unique challenges for metals and mining companies, which will need to innovate and rebuild their growth agenda. Read the attached article to see the representing views from McKinsey's Metals & Mining Practice of the changes and challenges ahead for Industry and End Users