Porotherm bricks are smart walling material that peruses the advantages of natural clay. These are perforated hollow bricks, which can be either horizontally perforated or vertically perforated. The fact that they are made of natural substances and are hollow from inside makes them far more efficient than the traditional solid bricks and blocks. Porotherm bricks […]

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One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. True! But can trash turn into a benefit for the environment? Building with Waste – compiles some of the construction materials that are entirely or partly made out of waste materials. According to the book, people must be following the practice of using cheap, durable and green building […]

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What are pavements? Classically pavement in construction is outdoor flooring or a superficial surface covering. These are actual travel surfaces which are durable and serviceable to tolerate the traffic load shuttling over it. Pavements are part of the hardscape in landscape architecture; they are used on sidewalks, road surfaces, patios, courtyards, etc. The primary role […]

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Since the start of 2015, the construction sector has been experiencing a dramatic resurgence in terms of growth. This rapid development will have some detrimental impact on the environment too. The UK Green Building Council says, the construction sector consumes more than 400 million tons of material each year, and many of these have an […]

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Clay bricks are one of the oldest and most traditional construction materials that are trusted by most of the people.  Whether you’re building a new home or a commercial building or just renovating an old one, clay bricks can be used in any case and anywhere – be it on the ground or on the […]

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Do corporate really care about the environment? This is one of the common questions that you might get to hear when we talk about industrial growth along with the sustainable environment. Large corporate and heavy industries are often considered as one of the main reasons for the growing negative impact on the environment. But at […]

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Several industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation use the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to boost productivity, streamline business processes and most importantly cut operating costs, and the Global Construction industry which is estimated to be worth $10.3 trillion by 2020 (Source), is no exception. The IoT is actually making noteworthy changes to this industry […]

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The cladding of buildings without any doubt is the most expressive and complex feature in any building design. Façade definitely is an elegant component of the building, but the role it plays in reducing building’s energy consumption, improving natural lighting and offering better airflow within the building is also noteworthy. Several concrete jungles are cropping […]

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Facing bricks are the materials used in making of the facades, i.e. the principal front of the building. Facing bricks are manufactured with the purpose of being visible and thus offered in aesthetic and pleasing designs in the market. Apart from aesthetic designs and appealing look, facing bricks also possess other great qualities. Continue to […]

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Presently the construction industry is plagued with numerous challenges; out of that pool, the most alarming one is the shortage of natural resources like water and sand.  Wienerberger introduces Porotherm DryFix.System, a revolutionary system which can significantly reduce the consumption of water and sand during masonry construction. This innovative system improves productivity, saves costs and […]

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