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School rebuild plans fail the grade as crisis deepens

Construction Enquirer

Since risks from the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete were thrown into the spotlight in 2018 after a roof collapse at a school in Kent, the full extent of the problems still remains unknown. So far the DfE has identified 24 schools that require immediate action, the public spending watchdog says. ” .

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Survey Says: Contractors Committed to Tech, Industry Still Faces Hurdles

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The 2018 Construction Technology Report is now available and we recommend checking it out. Of the remaining, there is an even divide as to whether companies secured workers’ personal devices. Construction software integration remained a key pain point in 2018, with 29.1% in 2018, with 42.4% in 2017 to 40.2% However, 32.1%

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Veterans Off Grid in New Mexico

Natural Building

They are building one structure of each type of eco-friendly style and materials to not only educate the students and volunteers but to show everyone the seemingly unconventional things that can be used, such as the mesh grocery store bags used for limes and potatoes. Cooperative Education is similar to an internship but not one.

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Tips for Avoiding Air Barrier Installation Issues

GCP Applied Technologies

Fri, 01/12/2018 - 08:57. January 12, 2018. Use compatible fasteners: For fasteners applied on top of the air barrier , such as those used to secure cladding, make sure they are compatible with the installed air barrier to ensure a water and air tight seal. Tips for Avoiding Air Barrier Installation Issues. Phillip.fry@gc….

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

GCP Applied Technologies

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. Arts & education. A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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

GCP Applied Technologies

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. Arts & education. A bonding experience: Ensuring good concrete-to-flooring adhesion. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.