Edition #21, August 2006
Unifying criteria for MCR tile production
The brand “techofacil”
was launched in the international environment with an analytical
workshop about the situation of production of quality Micro Concrete
Roofing tiles. Parameters where set for quality, production procedures
and application of MCR. A team of instructors and controllers of
quality who will oversee the faithful compliance were capacitated as
well.
Sustainability of cement and concrete is being discussed in Davos
Almost none of the inhabitants of this Swiss mountain village of Davos
noticed that for some days they had the privilege to host more than
half of what a participant called “the brains that today work with
cement and concrete in the world”. This event entitled “Advances of
cement and concretes: sustainability” took place from July 3-7, for the
tenth time, in this village that is also host of the World Economic
Forum.
Read more: Sustainability of cement and concrete is being discussed in Davos
Technical Sheet: Fired Clay Bricks
Burnt bricks are the preferred walling material in many countries of the world. For thousands of years they have withstood sun and rain, earthquakes and wars. They are warm in cold whether and cool in the heat, they can be used time and again.
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Reforestation with bamboo as an ecological alternative
A project with bamboo in Cuba covers the spectrum from “In Vitro” reproduction to the use and marketing of bamboo as construction material, furniture and handcrafts. It is located in three provinces affected by the loss of productive capacity of the land due to its intensive use for cattle and agriculture, as well as the loss of their native woods for fuel and as a construction material.
Read more: Reforestation with bamboo as an ecological alternative
