Cemex Ventures – Fostering the construction revolution

If you’ve been following our content, you know the construction industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Digitalization, automation, and sustainability have become essential pillars to tackle today’s challenges: reducing costs, improving energy efficiency, ensuring safety, and accelerating execution to meet the growing demand for housing.  In this context, an inevitable question arises: How far can […]

In Venice, an Architecture Biennale with a Dystopian Flair

I have seen the future. And it’s a headache. Carlo Ratti’s international exhibition at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale is intended to be a searching, no-bad-ideas rap session on the human prospect—the possibilities, pitfalls, and space-faring AI-assisted freak-outs confronting global civilization in the 21st century. At least by the standards of recent biennials, the show’s […]

Is Your Closed-Cell SPF at Risk of Shrinkage?

This week’s quiz is from Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam: Shrinkage and how to manage it. Closed-cell spray polyurethane foam delivers high R-value and air sealing—but only when it stays where it’s sprayed. From substrate temperature to lift thickness and chemical balance, several hidden factors can trigger shrinkage after installation. Take this quick quiz to test […]