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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. In addition to changing technology, we may also be on the cusp of a shift in building materials. But the material under consideration might surprise you. Is Wood the Future? Image credit: Kaiser Group.

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. Building materials such as paints, stains and sealants were carefully chosen to not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or urea-formaldehyde. This zero-energy home features a 5.9

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What Is Ferrocement | Properties of Ferrocement | Uses of Ferrocement | Process of  Ferrocement Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Ferrocement

CivilJungle

The construction cost of the homes and the price of the building materials are rising day by day. The demand for affordable housing is increasing day by day. Ferrocement is a composite material which is prepared by using closely spaced one or multiple layers of the meshes and small diameter of rods. Introduction of Ferrocement.

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What Is Concrete | Different Types of Concrete

CivilJungle

Polymer Portland cement concrete (PPCC). Various materials are used in producing decorative concrete like colour hardener that offers a unique colour as well as a highly durable surface; Integral colour is usable on any texture and application. is poured to the form-work with fabricated steel by using layers of the wire mesh.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. FAB: Fabricate. FABR: Fabricate. FBP: Fabric Panel. HSG: Housing. MAT: Material. MATL: Material. MTL: Material, Metal. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSEM: Assemble. HTG: Heating.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 62 34 Recycled Content of Materials Form. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information. Material Testing Information. 00 62 34 Recycled Content of Materials Form. Requirements.