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A 3D printer produces an innovative building material designed at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa in which microorganisms bind sand together. The final product is being exhibited in one of nine international installations at the Triennale, Milan. (Disrupt.Design Lab, Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, the Technion)
July 9, 2025, 11:41 am
Microbes pave the way for a living, green alternative to cement in buildings
Technion project, which sees microorganisms bind sand while absorbing carbon dioxide, is one of 16 on show at Triennale Milano
By Sue Surkes
A girl jumps from Caesarea's old aqueduct in the Mediterranean Sea near the port of Caesarea, Israel, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
January 12, 2023, 9:17 pm
Still standing: Researchers crack the secret of ancient Rome’s self-healing concrete
Scientists have long wondered what made the material so durable. Now a new MIT study utilizing microarchaeology and infrared cameras gives insight into Herod’s enduring monuments
By Melanie Lidman
Construction using concrete together with GreenVibe technology, October 2022 (courtesy GreenVibe)
November 25, 2022, 5:50 am
A concrete challenge: Tel Aviv tech startup uses sensors to ensure better building
GreenVibe says its hardware and software system can provide real-time insights about on-site construction material and offer data-driven predictions about quality and readiness
By Danielle Nagler
A site of cement maker Lafarge is pictured in Paris, November 14, 2017. (Christophe Ena/AP)
October 18, 2022, 8:18 pm
French cement company admits to paying off Islamic State, other terror groups
Lafarge to pay $778m fine after pleading guilty to providing ‘material support’ to terrorist groups to keep Syrian cement factory running in 2013 and 2014
By AFP
The Nesher cement plant near Ramle in central Israel. (Screenshot)
June 23, 2020, 12:44 pm
Cement giant seeks permission to use more toxic waste, relax pollution rules
Opponents urge Environment Ministry to reject Nesher factory’s bid to use more dangerous waste and metals in fuel, raw materials
By Sue Surkes
Amir Peretz seen during a press conference in Tel Aviv on March 12, 2020. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
June 19, 2020, 3:27 pm
Peretz declares cement import tariffs, is swiftly shot down by finance minister
Economy minister says plan to raise taxes on building materials needed to protect local industry, but Israel Katz won’t back it, claims it goes against his free-market policies
By ToI Staff
Workers from the Hartuv factory spill sacks of cement at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking the entrance and exit to the city, November 25, 2018 (Police Spokesperson's Unit)
November 26, 2018, 1:46 pm
Cement workers block major Tel Aviv highway in 2nd such protest over imports
Employees of Hartuv plant oppose decision not to impose levies on cheap imported cement, in threat to their factory
By ToI Staff
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