Researchers claim printed yeast gel could replace plaster and plastic

A team from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology has created a printable bio-based material made from yeast which they claim can replace plaster, plastic or synthetic textiles for architectural and… The post Researchers claim printed yeast gel could replace plaster and plastic appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Researchers turn sawdust into fire-resistant building panels

If commercialized, the panels could turn waste products from timber and water treatment into a sustainable construction material.

Can AI use alerts to proactively reschedule a project?

Can AI-enabled project management rewrite a project schedule the moment a problem occurs? Researchers at the University of East London believe so and have proposed a system architecture that detects emerging risks and automatically adjusts project plans before delays spread across a site. The post Can AI use alerts to proactively reschedule a project? appeared first on Construction Management.

Video | Home built in 10 days using ‘factory-in-a-box’ system

University of Sheffield researchers have demonstrated how modular solutions can be used to help the government meet its 1.5 million new homes target. The post Video | Home built in 10 days using ‘factory-in-a-box’ system appeared first on Construction Management.

Research uses shape memory alloy and fibre-reinforced concrete to strengthen ageing bridges

Swiss researchers have demonstrated a new method of strengthening ageing bridge decks that uses heat-activated, iron‑based shape memory alloy (Fe‑SMA) bars embedded in an ultra‑high‑performance fibre‑reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) overlay. The post Research uses shape memory alloy and fibre-reinforced concrete to strengthen ageing bridges appeared first on New Civil Engineer.