Increasing the solar reflectance—or albedo—of the built environment is emerging as a powerful strategy to combat climate change and urban heat, as reported in the white paper recently published by […]
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The push for sustainable infrastructure continues to gain momentum, with low-carbon concrete playing a key role in reducing environmental impacts, writes Laura O’Neill Kaumo for Roads & Bridges. Launched in
Low-Carbon Concrete Efforts Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Forward Read More »
Concrete paving is undergoing a technological revolution, with innovations ranging from Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors to artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping the way pavements are designed, built, and maintained, writes Kristin Dispenza
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Jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), the most widely used concrete pavement type in the U.S., relies on proper jointing design to ensure durability and minimize maintenance. Concrete’s natural tendency to
Mastering Concrete Jointing: Controlling Cracks and Enhancing Durability in Pavements Read More »
Tarmac has successfully trialed new formulations of noise-reducing concrete on a 1.5 km stretch of the eastbound A30 near Penzance, Cornwall reports The Construction Index. Conducted in collaboration with National
Whisper Concrete Returns in the UK: Trials Show Promising Noise Reduction Read More »
Infrastructure demands continuous improvement, and paving materials are no exception. Roller-compacted concrete (RCC), once confined to industrial applications, has emerged as a compelling alternative to traditional asphalt and conventional concrete
Roller Compacted Concrete: Durable, Sustainable, and Evolving for Modern Applications Read More »
The persistent challenge of repairing wheel ruts on concrete pavements, particularly in regions prone to heavy snowfall and tire chain usage, has led to innovative solutions in the construction industry,
Revolutionizing Rut Repair with Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement Read More »
Michigan State University (MSU) engineers have unveiled an innovative concrete material that could transform infrastructure while addressing environmental concerns, writes Emilie Lorditch for MSU News. The newly developed concrete is
MSU Engineers Develop Bendable, Self-Healing, and Self-Heating Concrete Read More »
The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), successfully organized the 18th International Conference & Exhibition on Cement, Concrete & Building Materials at Yahobhoomi India International Convention Center, New
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A new report by consultancy Infometrics highlights the economic and environmental benefits of concrete roads, suggesting they are a durable and cost-effective solution for New Zealand’s growing transportation needs writes
Concrete Roads: A Sustainable Solution for New Zealand’s Infrastructure Needs Read More »
PFDM 2025: The 3rd International Symposium on Pavement Functional Design and Management will take place in Delft, Netherlands, from July 2-4, 2025. Following the success of previous PFDM symposia, PFDM
The call for abstracts for the 8th ASCP Concrete Pavements Conference 2025 is now OPEN! The Conference is organized by ISCP partner organization, ASCP, and is scheduled to be held
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ISCP partner ASCP will be hosting its next ASCP Forum Series from 9am – 3pm (local time) on Wednesday, 27th November 2024 in Melbourne. Host: NTRO Headquarters (formerly ARRB) 80
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The 3rd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE) will be held from September 18-21, 2025 at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), India. The conference
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A research team led by Dr. Alessandro Fascetti, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, has received over $600,000 from the Engineer Research Development Center
Pitt Engineering Team Secures $600K Grant to Enhance Military Concrete Pavements Read More »
ISCP partner organization, ASCP, in partnership with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW), Australia, announced a Grey Card course on rigid pavements. Class Size and Format The course is intended
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