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LandSec gives full go-ahead to two London office jobs

Construction Enquirer

Developer Landsec has confirmed that it will now steam ahead with two major London commercial schemes after putting them both on go slow late last year. He said: “Last autumn, we decided to commit to the early works for the refurbishment of Portland House, SW1 and Timber Square, SE1. sq ft is now consented. “

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Passengers also like knowing they’re using an airport focused on sustainability.

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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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Daimler NA Unveils Two Electric Freightliner Models

Construction Equipment

Freightliner Trucks premiered two fully electrified commercial vehicles - a Freightliner eCascadia heavy-duty truck and a Freightliner eM2 106 medium-duty truck - Wednesday during the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day in Portland, Oregon.

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Designing the oft-overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Specifying an air barrier system in commercial buildings can improve indoor air quality (IAQ), provide energy savings by reducing heating and cooling cost, help control air leakage, and support sustainable design. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture.

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Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Specifying an air barrier system in commercial buildings can improve indoor air quality (IAQ), provide energy savings by reducing heating and cooling cost, help control air leakage, and support sustainable design. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture.

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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. Organic water reducers – Most offered here are an aqueous solution of modified lignosulfonates containing a catalyst which promotes more complete hydration of Portland cement.

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