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Arup uses 3D printing to fabricate one-of-a-kind structural steel components

BD+C

The research also shows that additive manufacturing has the potential to reduce costs, cut waste and slash the carbon footprint of the construction sector. Body Image: read more.

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Custom exterior fabricator A. Zahner unveils free façade design software for architects

BD+C

The free software platform called ShopFloor , launched earlier today, contains a suite of intuitive tools for building complex architecture. Body Image: read more.

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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. This material can be manufactured from recycled sources, can be fabricated into any size or geometric shape, or can be formed into curves and barrel-vaulted designs.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

They eliminate the need to lift, carry, hoist, position, cut and tie awkward, heavy sheets or rolls of welded wire fabric (WWF) and thus help to reduce construction time and labor costs. Arts & education. STRUX® macro synthetic fibers eliminate time and labor, versus installing welded wire mesh (WWM). Concrete admixtures. Mass transit.

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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA

CivilJungle

London Airport. Dubai International Airport. Construction of Abu Dhabi International Airport. Construction of new campus of Hi-Tech Education and business incubation Saudi Arabia. Construction of Sky Harbour International Airport. Construction of Miami International Airport Northside runway. Revenue :- 21.8

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The future of specifiers: The way forward

Construction Specifier

Featherstonhaugh advocated for more direct sharing of design data with fabricators, especially in the form of a BIM handoff. Throughout the presentation, both Featherstonhaugh and Lungershausen advocated the inclusion of technical education in the everyday work of designers and drafters. Cam Featherstonhaugh.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

Macro synthetic fibers are used to replace welded-wire fabric in many slab-on-grade applications, including parking areas, flatwork and flooring. Arts & education. Macro synthetic fibers are long high-strength and high-modulus synthetic macro reinforcement that provide toughness, impact and fatigue resistance to concrete … more. .