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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Here in Portland, Ore., As communities in the area grapple with how to get ready, discussions in Portland serve as a good example of the challenges of actually making upgrades. Earthquake retrofits are a hot topic in Portland, Oregon. Earthquake retrofitting requirements could be on the horizon in Portland.

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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Hydration stabilizer – This ready-to-use aqueous solution of chemical compounds is specifically designed to stabilize the hydration of Portland cement concretes.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. The number and size of Passive House projects in North America has rapidly grown in the last year.

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17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials

Levelset

It’s used for building residential foundations and driveways, but also for constructing hospitals, schools, and bridges. 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. . Cork is another sustainable material.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

The use of recycled aggregates is undoubtedly an essential step towards sustainable development in the concrete industry and building waste management. In order to fulfill UK and sustainability targets, there is a rising demand on landfill capacity and on construction sites to divert trash away from disposal. Recycled Concrete.

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Pro Builder's 2022 Top 100 Products

Pro Builder

Sustainable Surface / Cosentino. Using an innovative production process that the manufacturer says uses 99% recycled water, 100% renewable energy, and also significantly reduces the use of quartz, Cosentino is pushing sustainability to new levels in its Silestone Loft series. Click for more info. . . Click for more info. . .

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Lochinvar celebrates top-performing VIP contractors in Nashville.

Contractor Magazine

Plumbing Commercial Plumbing. Residential Plumbing. Lanciaux of Commercial Comfort Systems in Maumee, OH John Robert Poirier III of Holland Heating in Davison, MI Joseph Carosi of J.A. Posted 2 weeks ago in Sustainably Speaking. Password: *. Remember me. Forgot Your Password? Classifieds. Digital Issue. Back Issues.