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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

The Constructor

Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns.

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Austrian university develops 'inflatable' concrete dome method

BD+C

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: read more.

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Austrian university develops “inflatable” concrete dome method

BD+C

Constructing a concrete dome is a costly process, but this may change soon. A team from the Vienna University of Technology has developed a method that allows concrete domes to form with the use of air and steel cables instead of expensive, timber supporting structures. “[We Body Image: Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

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How reinforce concrete is considered as the most vital construction material for steel construction

Construction Cost Estimating

Superior quality cements are used in reinforcement concrete that produce more stronger and long-lasting concrete to be applied in various types of structures. The usage of Reinforced concrete can be found in building the floor and roof slabs, columns and beams in residential and commercial structures.

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Metal column solutions: structural elements with versatility

Construction Specifier

Metal column covers offer an innovative answer to both these standards, ranging from straightforward column covers intended for high-traffic environments, such as airports, to intricate design features in an architecturally significant space. Various shapes and sizes.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development. The site should command a good view of landscape such a hill, river, lake, etc.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices

Job Order Contracting

Office renovations. Concrete pavement repair. Airport upgrades. JOC is most appropriate for “small” and repetitive projects; however, the can be used it on large projects with broad scopes. Examples of potential projects suited for JOC have included… Building energy retrofits. Bituminous mill and overlay.

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