Floods are fast becoming a defining challenge of 21st-century cities. As extreme rainfall events intensify and urban areas expand, the conventional approach of rapidly channeling water through ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer an imaginary concept for the construction industry. It is becoming the driving force behind faster take-offs, sharper cost forecasts, smarter risk control, and ...

Concrete is the most used material on Earth after water. It is strong, cheap, and essential; at the same time, it is also one of the largest single sources of industrial CO₂. Replacing even a ...

Concrete has excellent durability; that is why it is the most widely used construction material. However, design and construction practices, material limitations, and exposure to severe weather ...