Production & Technology

Dustcrete: GRC Production Dust as a Cement Replacement

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Glass reinforced concrete production generates substantial dust during panel fabrication. Cutting, grinding, and finishing operations release fine particles into workshop air. These particles settle on floors, accumulate in extraction systems, and ultimately reach waste streams. Most GRC manufacturers treat this dust as ordinary industrial refuse destined for landfills. The material composition tells a different story. … Read more

GRC Brick-Faced Panels: Formwork and Joint Solutions at HYLO Tower

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The HYLO Tower project in London’s Islington district began with a structural problem. The original Finsbury Tower, built in the 1960s, stood sixteen stories tall. The design team at Horden Cherry Lee Architects needed to add thirteen more stories while preserving the existing foundation . This required a cladding solution that was both lightweight and substantial … Read more