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Kenoteq launches brick made almost entirely of construction waste Scottish startup Kenoteq has launched the K-Briq – a more sustainable building brick that is unfired and made of 90 per cent construction waste. Invented by engineering professor Gabriela Medero at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt University, the K-Briq generates less than a tenth of the carbon emissions in its manufacture than a regular brick. Medero spent over 10 years developing the product at the Scottish university, driven by the desire to reduce the environmental impact of the construction industry. "I have spent many years researching building materials and have been concerned that modern...

Geopier MythBusters: Ground improvement edition    Geopier Welcome back to Geopier’s version of MythBusters, where we dispel some of the Geopier® related myths circulating in the design-build world.  This article is a continuation of our first season of Geopier MythBusters, where we discussed constructing piers below the groundwater table and supporting heavy loads.  This article will focus on two more myths: Myth 3: Geopier systems cannot be used in soft clays and organic soils. Myth 4: Geopier is not cost effective on small projects. Our hope is that these MythBusters help you better understand our capabilities so that you can...

Digital Twins are Paving the Way for a More Sustainable Future New Report Demonstrates Digital Twins are a Powerful Tool for Avoiding Carbon Emissions SUNNYVALE, CA — Matterport, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTTR) today released the company’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report that assesses the impact of Matterport’s products and programs toward driving sustainable and equitable outcomes. The report, based on 2021 data, provides a benchmark to establish company-wide ESG goals and commitments. The topline environmental findings confirm Matterport’s digital twins are highly effective at helping customers achieve sustainability goals. Matterport's revolutionary technology allows for the creation of high-precision, immersive...

Sarnafil Roof Membranes Receive GreenCircle Certification Sika Roofing takes another step forward in sustainability mission. Sika Roofing is pleased to announce another step forward in its sustainability mission by completing Manufacturer Inventory audits for Sarnafil roof membranes. Green Building Initiatives and Certification Systems, such as LEED, assess the sustainable performance of building materials and the performance of the whole building. Sika is actively participating in these initiatives and programs. The Manufacturer Inventories for Sarnafil roof membranes support our customers’ material ingredient and transparency initiatives. The assessments included a review of the completeness and accuracy of the hazard classification, assessment, and...

Sika Supports Swissloop Tunneling to Pave the Future of Tunnel Excavation In today's fast-paced world, we need innovative solutions to tackle some of the most pressing challenges. That's why organizations like Swissloop Tunneling are working hard to create a better world with cutting-edge technology. Not-A-Boring Competition 2023 Teams, including the Sika-sponsored team, the Swissloop, will soon contend in Elon Musk's second competition for TBM technologies called Not-a-Boring Competition hosted by The Boring Company (TBC). Not-a-Boring Competition challenges engineers to build tunneling machines in an effort to accelerate innovation in tunneling technology. The teams will be competing to win in four...