Insights

  1. Natural Fibres for Stronger, Lower-Carbon Cement CompositesAt the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC) in São Paulo, the theme of Using Natural Fibers as Reinforcement in Cement…
  2. Innovations in Self-Healing Concrete for Infrastructure LongevityAustralian bridges, motorways, rail platforms and waterfront structures face a familiar mix of cracking agents: traffic fatigue, settlement, shrinkage,…
  3. Building Material Durability in Tropical ClimatesClimate change is reshaping the way buildings perform in tropical regions. Higher temperatures, intense rainfall, longer humid periods and stronger coastal…
  4. Final checklist for a successful conference experience at DBMC 2024A smooth DBMC 2024 experience begins with treating the conference as a working trip, not simply a series of talks. Registration, travel, session planning and…
  5. DBMC’s Contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development GoalsThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo brings researchers, industry and public agencies together around the…
  6. Understanding the DBMC attendee code of conductThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC), held in São Paulo, brings together researchers, industry representatives,…
  7. Turning DBMC Presentations into Published ResearchPresenters at the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC) in São Paulo can extend the reach of their work well beyond the…
  8. Building Materials and the Path to Net-Zero Energy BuildingsBuilding materials shape how much energy a building uses, how long it performs, and how much carbon is released before occupants switch on the lights. For the…
  9. Waterproofing challenges in high-humidity building climatesHigh humidity turns waterproofing into a whole-building concern rather than an isolated membrane problem. Warm, moisture-laden air can enter wall cavities,…
  10. Inside DBMC’s institutional organising networkThe XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components (DBMC) brings researchers, engineers and building specialists together in São Paulo. Its…