Insights

  1. Water repellents and freeze-thaw-resistant concreteAt the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo, durability is a material performance issue with direct consequences for…
  2. Use the DBMC mobile app for a smoother São Paulo visitAt the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo, learning how to use the DBMC mobile app for a better conference…
  3. Advances in Fiber-Reinforced Polymers for Structural StrengtheningFiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are changing how engineers repair, upgrade and protect ageing structures. Their high strength-to-weight ratio, resistance to…
  4. Where material science meets cultural heritage preservationHistoric buildings carry evidence of local geology, climate, craft traditions and social change. Their bricks, stones, mortars, timbers and coatings are…
  5. Brazil entry requirements for Australian delegates travelling to DBMCAustralia and Brazil share a productive scientific relationship, and the XIII International Conference on Building Materials and Components in São Paulo is on…
  6. Designing for Disassembly: Materials and Connections for a Circular EconomyAcross the built environment, a quiet shift is underway. Architects and engineers are rethinking how structures come together so they can also be taken apart…
  7. Distinguished DBMC speakers whose research still resonatesFor more than three decades, the DBMC conferences have gathered researchers, engineers, and practitioners who work at the intersection of materials science and…
  8. Universities driving innovation in building materials researchUniversities sit at the heart of progress in building materials and components, shaping how structures are designed, built, and maintained. Across disciplines…
  9. Understanding Virtual Session Times Across Australia And São PauloVirtual sessions make it possible for Australian researchers, practitioners and industry partners to participate in DBMC while remaining at home or in the…
  10. Managing Construction Waste Through Brazilian Project LessonsConstruction waste is a design, procurement and site-management issue long before a skip bin arrives. Decisions about dimensions, prefabrication, packaging,…