For forward-thinking facility owners and engineers who are willing to adopt a lifecycle mindset, high-performance ...

To counter supply chain disruptions from the West Asia conflict, the Indian government has waived customs duty on 40 key ...

Concrete is prone to cracking, shrinkage, and drying, but a genus of bacteria has shown it can help beat its own weaknesses.

Scientists have discovered the most efficient way to produce cement using graphene and reduce energy consumption.

When the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, the first signs of trouble in Bangladesh were felt ...

Wondering about PVC pipe? Here are some FAQs referenced in the recently published 2nd ed. of Hanser Publications' PVC ...

Need more storage around the house? Whether in the bathroom or living room, PVC pipes can make a surprisingly stylish shelving unit without costing much.

Industry leaders say inputs, such as steel, PVC products, electrical components and glass, are witnessing supply constraints, largely due to global logistics disruptions and fuel-linked volatility.

Plumbers are warning that a 35 per cent spike in the price of PVC piping will add “thousands” of dollars to the cost of a new ...

The Crops Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-CRI), has expressed deep concern about the use of cement powder for the storage and preservation of cowpea ...

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public alert warning against the unsafe practice of preserving beans with a white powdery substance believed to be cement, as shown in a viral video ...

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has moved quickly to calm public fears following a viral video suggesting that cement is being used to preserve beans. In a statement issued on February 16, 2026, ...