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From Mud Bricks to Smart Concrete: A Brief History of Building Materials Technology

From mixing lime with water to self-sensing concrete, building materials technology has come a long way—and so have building standards.
By Instarmac
April 23, 2024
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by Instarmac
Instarmac is a multi-award-winning specialist with a solid reputation based on the research, development and production of innovative materials for use in highway maintenance, urban regeneration, tiling, commercial flooring and internal finishing sectors.

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