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Flood studies

Flood studies

Guillermo29/01/20245 min de lectura

Floods, unpredictable natural events, can have devastating consequences for communities and urban areas. But what if there was a way to anticipate and counteract these natural events? Flood risk studies are essential to understand and manage flood risk, directly impacting…

Carbon sinks

The role of carbon sinks in cities

Guillermo28/12/20236 min de lectura

Natural ecosystems, such as forests, mangroves, wetlands and oceans, act as carbon sinks by absorbing and storing CO2. However, deforestation and degradation of these sites diminish their capacity to sequester carbon, affecting both their ability to absorb CO2 and biodiversity,…

Uralite roofs: what it is and how to detect it

Uralite roofs: what it is and how to detect it

Guillermo22/11/20235 min de lectura

Uralite roofs, composed of asbestos-laced fiber cement and popularly known for the company that manufactured the material, were long a common choice in construction due to their durability and affordability. However, its use has been restricted and banned in several countries…

What is friable asbestos?

What is friable asbestos?

Guillermo15/11/20233 min de lectura

Before its prohibition in 2002, asbestos was used in the construction of various materials. This material can be of two types, friable and non-friable. In this post we explain their differences and why they are dangerous. What is a friable…

Tubería de Fibrocemento con Amianto

Fiber Cement Pipe with Asbestos

Guillermo19/10/20235 min de lectura

In Spain, asbestos-containing fiber cement pipes were widely used during the 20th century due to their resistance and durability. However, due to the health risks associated with asbestos, its use was banned in 2001 with Royal Decree 396/2006, which also…