Constructora Bolivar codified and approved our Glasst Prime concrete release agent as the only release agent authorized to use in all its projects. The company noted an adherence close to 100% with the use of our innovative product. This achievement allowed Constructora Bolivar to be the first in the country to achieve EDGE Champion [...]
Architecture shapes our lives. The quality of relations, culture, spaces, and physical and mental health of city dwellers depend directly on architecture. It is, above all, a direct expression of our history as a society, our aspirations for the future and our current ways of life. That is why we should understand Architecture is [...]
There are more than 190 million chemical substances in the world with which we are constantly in contact. Of these, more than 5,000 are used industrially on a global scale and not all of them are safe for human health. These substances are present in virtually every industry, ranging from agriculture, food additives, medicine, [...]
Glass production is a very polluting activity that affects the environment. It is mainly the result of three key factors in glass production: atmospheric emissions, wastewater pollution and poor solid waste disposal. Regarding emissions, these are the most polluting factors associated with glass production. Glass is manufactured at high temperatures in furnaces that release [...]
Concrete formwork release agents are chemicals used in construction projects to prevent concrete from adhering to formworks: molds used in construction where concrete is poured to create structural blocks. This protection is key to obtaining better concrete finishes visible in certain structures. In addition, they contribute to color protection as well as to the [...]
By 2050, oceans may have more plastic than fish if we don't change the business relationship we currently have with this material globally. Single-use plastics are present in virtually every industry. We make constant use of this highly polluting material in marketing, construction, energy, health, entertainment and even in technology. This situation is worsened [...]
Single-use plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges that have to be solved globally in terms of industrial sustainability in current years. This has been achieved mainly by ensuring 100% plastic recycling, composting or reuse with global initiatives such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's U.S Plastics Pact and WWF. However, sectors like [...]
Striking a balance between project profitability and sustainability is entirely possible. We are going to tell you about one of our most innovative Glasst products that in addition to being an ecological protector, it can help you save time on your projects and score points for sustainable certifications. New materials for a sustainable [...]
Surface protection is a substantial issue when planning any construction. Materials and techniques have been created that, in addition to taking care of surfaces, also take into account the environment and project cost reduction. From protecting a structure over time from severe weather and pollution to maintaining the quality and reliability of construction site [...]
Finding a new way to conduct processes, optimize time and save on raw materials, with the least possible impact on the environment, is what technological innovation is all about, and it goes hand in hand with the 4.0 revolution we are experiencing. In this new post-pandemic normality, when we talk about technological innovation you [...]
