Sustainable Challenges in the Cement Industry. Murielle Goubard. In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry.

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In this interview, Murielle Goubard, the Global Sector Manager for Building Materials at Malvern Panalytical, talks to AzoBuild about sustainable challenges in the cement industry. AZoBuild talks with Stephen Ford, Director at Suscons and Founder of Street2Meet, about initiatives he is …

Jan 21, 2025 · Study: Building materials could store more than 16 billion tonnes of CO 2 annually. Image Credit: ArieStudio/Shutterstock.com. The study found that replacing conventional materials in new infrastructure with carbon-storing alternatives could sequester up to 16.6 ± 2.8 billion tons of CO 2 annually. This figure represents approximately 50 % of the CO 2 emissions attributed to human activities ...

Oct 15, 2024 · In a recent review published in the journal Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, researchers presented a framework that integrates policy analysis, organizational practices, and technological advancements to support the adoption of low-carbon practices in the construction sector.By synthesizing findings from existing literature and empirical data from expert interviews, the study ...

Mar 28, 2024 · Researchers discovered that exposing the cement-lime-soil block to carbon dioxide boosted its early-age strength by around 30%. According to Gupta, carbon dioxide exposure after preparation reduces their curing time, which is the time it takes for them to solidify before they can be employed in construction.

Feb 4, 2025 · Addressing Workforce Challenges in the Construction Industry with Technology and Training. With a growing labor crisis, the construction industry must adopt new technologies and training methods to build a skilled, resilient workforce for the future.

Jan 10, 2025 · The research was conducted in a green civil building in China equipped with advanced sensors to monitor environmental and energy metrics, such as temperature, humidity, light intensity, CO 2 levels, and energy consumption. These data points were integrated into IoT-enabled systems for real-time adjustments.

Mar 14, 2023 · The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry holds significant promise to deliver value across project lifecycles. With broad applications encompassing design, bidding, financing, procurement, operations, asset management, and business model transformation, AI is poised to revolutionize the industry.

Apr 17, 2024 · Researchers evaluated the environmental and thermal performance of innovative fly ash-based bricks incorporating agro-forestry and construction waste. Activated with sodium hydroxide, these bricks exhibited lower CO2 emissions and superior thermal insulation compared to traditional burnt clay bricks