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Concrete materials management

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits.

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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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19 industry groups team to promote resilient planning and building materials

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Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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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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Top 10 green building products for 2014

BD+C

The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. Body Image: read more.

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5 tile design trends for 2014

BD+C

As a result, Spain is currently Europe''s leading ceramic tile producer, and the second largest exporter at worldwide level. 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. For a stand-alone canopy’s structural columns, steel is the material of choice for its variety of reliable performance characteristics. Panel selection.

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