GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Concrete admixture. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Air detraining agents – These liquid air-detraining admixtures reduce the level of plastic air in non air-entrained concrete. michael.delros….

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. Concrete 101. Concrete is a composite material that consists of cement, aggregates (rocks and sand), and water.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 8, 2022

Mud architecture in India has a rich history. But this architecture is slowly being supplanted by concrete as the country progresses. Mud architecture is associated with deprivation and poverty, while concrete is considered a symbol of upward mobility and modernity. You can watch this video at www.youtube.com.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). 1 Emissions come in two general forms.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Earlier this month I participated in a webinar titled Designing Highly-Sustainable Buildings featuring the Sketchup software team, along with Sefaira, a plugin that calculates various aspects of energy use pertaining to the design. Still, less energy intensive materials could have been chosen. So we set up a date to chat by phone.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2023

Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. Concrete is similarly suffering from too simple solutions in solving the complex problem of reducing embodied carbon. They have not updated their approach to documentation nor installation.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Since the mid-1960s British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker pioneered a newer method of construction by using locally available material. Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. You can read more about these two here. ).

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? Even sustainably made floors must be installed correctly. It is such a waste.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Introduction of Gothic Architecture. Since the day the human left caves and started living in houses, the birth of architecture occurred. Examples of some of these architectural styles include classic architectural style, Romanesque Architecture, Baroque Architecture, Brutalist Architecture, Neo-classical Architecture, and many more.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 29, 2022

Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA. Why Study Masters in Architecture in the USA? 5-year B Arch and the M Arch are the superior two examinations specified by the USA’s National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for giving an architect license. Harvard University. Cornell University.

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Natural Building

MARCH 2, 2020

Unfortunately, after 88 years, the Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture at Taliesin is closing because the Governing Board of the school was not able to reach an agreement with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to keep it open. The post Taliesin West School of Architecture is Closing appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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The Constructor

MARCH 22, 2012

Water within the hardened cement paste is forced to more as a result of the applied load.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. Sustainability in Action. The team at Dura Vermeer have been able to deliver a high-quality, sustainable structure by utilising prefabrication and offsite manufacturing on the Alliander Westpoort project. Image credit: Dura Vermeer]. 3D as an Enabler.

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Natural Building

MARCH 20, 2022

Bioceramic dome technology opens a new world of possibility in architecture. The current construction industry uses four primary material families – wood, metal, concrete, and organic polymers (plastics). The new material family bridges the gap between ceramic, cement, and epoxy. Sustainable. High Efficiency.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 12, 2013

The "Economy of Sustainable Construction" by Ruby Press, Berlin, is a publication inspired by the 4th International Holcim Forum and examines how sustainability can deliver a robust response to fiscal challenges. Concrete Technology Concrete' Exclude Content: Yes.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Fondly christened ‘Kancha-Paka’ (Raw and Ripe), the Swedish-Bengali couple’s home has some conventional elements, like a Reinforced Concrete Frame and concrete floors.

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Natural Building

MARCH 5, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. bags, totaling perhaps $150 in materials. View my complete profile.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Adobe and other natural materials are the best materials to use. HyperAdobe.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Self-Healing Concrete. Self-Healing Concrete. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Thermal Bridging. Photovoltaic Glaze.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. When it comes to sustainability, metal roofs are believed to be more energy efficient than their asphalt counterparts. Concrete roof tiles are some of the most durable roofing materials around.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Clark Construction, LLC, Indigo Architecture & Interiors, and Nudura all collaborated to bring Roost to life, from ideation to execution. These energy-efficient residences were constructed using innovative insulated concrete forms (ICFs), from Nudura. The Roost homes put an emphasis on celebrating the building materials.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 15, 2017

If cement is blended with sand, stone/aggregates and water, a paste will be developed and it can be applied to stick the building materials collectively. This paste is known as concrete. The ration upon which the cement, sand, stones or aggregates are amalgamated, defines the strength of the concrete mix. M” denotes “mix”.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

That said, commercial construction clients concerned about the environmental impact of a construction project should know a construction firm does not have to hold special credentials or even pursue project certification in order to implement a variety of sustainable commercial construction techniques. Product and Material Selection.

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Stok

AUGUST 25, 2022

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. This leads to a primer about the properties of concrete and how to mix and pour it.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. I'm continually trying to find new ways to maximize the sustainability of my projects.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Architectural & Engineering Consultancy. Building materials. Concrete Production & Paving.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Architectural & Engineering Consultancy. Building materials. Concrete Production & Paving.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

The material palette, including wood beams, copper panels, and exposed concrete walls, gives the facility an elemental appearance. An aerial view of the center’s north facade, featuring wood beams, copper panels, and exposed concrete walls. Photo courtesy Alan Karchmer. “We

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Site planning is the art of arranging structures on the land and shaping the spaces between, an art linked to architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and city planning. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.

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