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Construction Cost Update 2018

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Ready-mixed concrete, 6.5 The impact is upon commercial contracts is equal to that upon owners. The post Construction Cost Update 2018 appeared first on 4BT. Copper and brass, 13.8 Steel mill products, 10.5 Diesel fuel, 44.5 Asphalt felts and coatings, 8.9 Paving mixtures and blocks, 5.2 contact-form].

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Using the right concrete mix

GCP Applied Technologies

Using the right concrete mix. Fri, 03/23/2018 - 15:54. March 23, 2018. Concrete is typically easier to place and finish with slumps greater than those either specified, designed, or both. Adding water to the concrete mix. Control Flow Concrete. Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Commercial buildings. Phillip.fry@gc…. VERSASHIELD.

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What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method?

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What’s the Best Concrete Moisture Test Method? Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. February 26, 2018. Flooring installers are increasingly aware of the importance of testing concrete slabs for moisture before installing their flooring. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Let’s take a closer look at each in turn. .

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion

GCP Applied Technologies

A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. Commercial buildings. Phillip.fry@gc….