HCM City seeks new construction materials to replace sand
Ho Chi Minh City plans to call for investment in new materials that could replace sand used in some construction…
Recycled building materials struggle for development
Recycled building materials struggle for development Traditional natural building materials are being gradually depleted and have shown great limitations, while…
Steel sector reports Q3 losses
A man climbs on steel packages at Hoa Phat mill in Hai Duong Province, Vietnam. Photo by Reuters/Kham. Most steel…
What is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)?
What is Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)? – Being used commonly across the whole world thanks to its high performance, Autoclaved…
This Self-Build Concrete Block System Reduces Construction Time by 50%
An emerging sector of construction is developing new systems that manage to not only reduce construction times and costs, but…
Vietnam’s steel industry faces strong pressure
The total output of Vietnam’s steelmakers is far in excess of domestic demand, while imports are growing and foreign-invested steelmakers…
MoIT asked to report on solar power plants
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been asked to report the list of approved solar power plants to…
(Day)Lighting the way to greener and healthier buildings
Surveys of office workers tend to show that people generally prefer spaces with significant natural lighting and complementary levels of…
Telematics Data: The equipment management money saver
Budgeting for a piece of equipment requires more than just considering the sticker price. From routine upkeep, like oil changes…
Firestop systems and software helping to protect buildings from fire and save lives
Hilti passive fire protection and firestop systems limit the spread of fire and smoke in fire-rated walls, floors and compartments…