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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

By treating the city as a natural environment, we have the opportunity to soften its hardness, both literally and figuratively. Commercial Buildings, Campuses and Utilities Greening Our Cities. One where nature is the city, and the city is treated as a natural system.

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Cassell Consulting is Expanding!

Cassell Construction Estimating

Stacee is a Portland native, who considers herself a city girl, but she also loves a good hike along the Columbia River Gorge. She studied Business Marketing at Portland Community College then went off to complete the New Media Marketing program at UCLA. Stacee Sabb.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

If the adhesive is not specifically designed for high-alkalinity environments, it can re-emulsify. Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. Commercial buildings. A key cause of adhesive failure is alkalinity. Negative Effects of Alkalinity. VERSASHIELD. Infrastructure.

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When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity

GCP Applied Technologies

If the adhesive is not specifically designed for high-alkalinity environments, it can re-emulsify. Alkalinity forms naturally during the reaction of Portland cement with water when concrete is mixed. Commercial buildings. A key cause of adhesive failure is alkalinity. Negative Effects of Alkalinity. VERSASHIELD. Infrastructure.

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Top questions to ask when designing a green roof

GCP Applied Technologies

Some cities like Boston, Portland, and Seattle are requiring developers to mitigate their building’s impact on the region’s storm water system. Also, be sure that the waterproofing product has had proven success in rooftop vegetation environments. . Commercial buildings. Waterproofing. Building Envelope Solutions.

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17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials

Levelset

When mixed with water and lime, fly ash becomes a material very similar to Portland cement, making it ideal for concrete blocks or bricks, as well as poured concrete. . It’s recognized as environmentally friendly, requires less water than cement to mix, and costs less than Portland cement. Get materials now, keep your cash. Learn More.

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Ready mix concrete life cycle

GCP Applied Technologies

Replacing a certain percentage of Portland cement with fly ash imparts workability, allowing the concrete to be placed and finished more easily. Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. Its primary benefits come from its durability and workability though.