Hamid Nasiri - Doctoral student, Department of Marine Industries, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

The construction industry is witnessing a transformative shift driven by the emergence of innovative materials that promise to redefine the built environment. This article explores several groundbreaking materials poised to revolutionize construction practices. Graphene, with its remarkable strength and conductivity, holds promise for enhancing the performance of concrete structures. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) emerges as a sustainable alternative, offering strength and environmental benefits. Self-healing concrete presents a futuristic solution to repair cracks autonomously, prolonging the lifespan of infrastructure. Transparent aluminum, a transparent ceramic material, introduces new possibilities for architectural design. Additionally, additive manufacturing enables the creation of complex structures using ۳D-printed construction materials, while nanomaterials enhance the properties of traditional building materials. As the construction industry embraces these innovations, buildings and infrastructure stand to become stronger, more sustainable, and more resilient, marking a new era of construction advancement.

construction industry, innovative materials, graphene, cross-laminated timber (CLT), self-healing concrete, transparent aluminum, ۳D-printed construction materials