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Research Alert! Unlocking the Code of Concrete: How New Science Predicts Where Structures Will Fail

For decades, the cementitious materials community has struggled with a fundamental engineering dilemma: why is it so difficult to accurately predict exactly when and where a crack will form and […]

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Buried Treasure: Phoenix Highways to Save $4 Billion with Innovative Concrete Recovery

More than a decade after gaining its initial momentum, an innovative pavement rehabilitation process known as “Buried Treasure” is delivering massive economic and environmental wins across the country. The technique

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Good read – Industry Experts Call for Strategic Shift in Road Infrastructure Investment

In a compelling new article titled “Rethinking Road Infrastructure Investment,” Shane Dunstan of Aran International argues that Australia’s road sector must move away from “lowest-initial-cost” procurement to survive a tightening

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Great Read! Recent Op-Ed on concrete pavements featured in the Washington Times

A recent Opinion piece in the Washington Times is the product of a collaboration with the American Concrete Pavement Association. The article, titled “America must invest in resilient, enduring infrastructure”,

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ISCP Secretary-Treasurer Delivers Talk at IIT Madras

Dr. Sushobhan Sen, Secretary-Treasurer at ISCP, was invited to deliver a talk at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), India, on March 2, 2026. The talk on ‘A

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STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: March, 2026

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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Mastering Sustainable Infrastructure with MIT’s New LCA/LCCA Tutorial

The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) has released an essential educational resource for transportation professionals: a comprehensive tutorial on their Streamlined Pavement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost

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Europe Leading the Way in Large-Scale Circular Concrete Infrastructure

The European construction sector is setting a new benchmark for sustainability by successfully transitioning circular concrete theories into large-scale infrastructure reality writes Richard High for Concrete Connect. Recent recognition from

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Research Alert: Internal Curing Breakthrough Enhances Durability of Roller-Compacted Concrete

Recent research by Anusha Toshikhani and Solomon Debbarma has unveiled a significant advancement in the performance of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavements through the use of internal curing. Unlike traditional concrete,

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Concrete Production Excellence: Moving from Reactive to Proactive Management

In a detailed analysis of operational efficiency, Dr. Jon Belkowitz, Chief Technical Officer of Intelligent Concrete LLC, explores the critical distinction between “managing” and simply “dealing with” problems in concrete

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CP Tech Center Webinar Focuses on Concrete Pavement Design Essentials for All Skill Levels

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) recently hosted a highly relevant webinar as part of its “Concrete Pavement Technology Tuesday” series, aimed at demystifying pavement design for

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Cutting-Edge Research at Pitt Advances Concrete Pavement Quality Assessment

Pavement Engineering researchers at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) are currently pioneering the use of ultrasonic tomography for the non-destructive quality assessment of concrete pavements. The team is utilizing the

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Rethink Your Road Budget: Concrete’s Long-Term Cost Advantage

A prevailing misconception in the construction industry is that concrete pavements are significantly more expensive than alternatives like asphalt or paving blocks writes Concrete Wale. While the initial construction cost

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Improved Carbon-Cement Supercapacitor Packs Ten Times the Power

A new advancement from MIT researchers has drastically improved the energy storage capacity of supercapacitors made from concrete, potentially paving the way for everyday infrastructure to double as massive energy

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25 Years of Impact: CP Tech Center’s National Role in Concrete Pavements

The National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center) at Iowa State University is proudly celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of dedicated service to the concrete pavement community

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Synthetic Fibers Offer Solution to Prolong Thin Concrete Road Lifespan

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth have explored a promising solution to a major problem faced by thin concrete pavements: adding small synthetic fibers to the mix to extend

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MIT Launches Next-Generation Pavement Sustainability Tool

The MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) unveiled a powerful, updated version of its Pavement Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Tool, significantly advancing the industry’s ability

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“STUDENT RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT” October 2025

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Each month, or every other month, a student will provide a 1-page illustrated abstract of the research they are currently conducting. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student, for our International

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Meta Develops Open-Source AI to Accelerate Low-Carbon Concrete Innovation

Meta has launched an open-source Artificial Intelligence tool designed to create concrete mixes that are stronger, more sustainable, and cure faster, representing a major advancement for the construction industry write

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Sustainable Concrete Revolution Transforms Construction Industry

The concrete and construction sector is experiencing a significant transformation, with industry leaders prioritizing sustainability and innovation writes DistilINFO EHS. This comprehensive shift is being driven by the convergence of

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