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Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages

The Constructor

Filler slab technology is an innovative and cost-effective technology where the dead load of the slab is reduced by replacing the concrete with filler material. The fundamental concept behind the filler slab is that an RCC slab does not need concrete located in the slab’s lower half for its construction.

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Concrete Wall Construction Process Including Materials

The Constructor

Construction of concrete walls is a crucial phase in building construction. It transfers loads from floor to the wall below or foundation. Therefore,

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

In the ever-evolving landscape of the construction industry, where precision meets creativity and innovation, effective marketing strategies are paramount for attracting top-tier talent across diverse construction job categories. Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects.

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Journal of Structural Engineering

The Constructor

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Style meets substance in the design and materiality of tensile architecture

Construction Specifier

Tensile structures often create unique spatial experiences, whether in public spaces, commercial buildings, or recreational areas. This is why collaboration between architects, structural engineers, and other specialists is essential, to navigate its technical intricacies and bring forth innovative and enduring tensile structures.

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Construction: Ultra-high-performance concrete

Construction Specifier

While concrete has been around in some form for thousands of years, the newest iteration, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is creating a stir. This technology can have a big impact and be adopted in both building and transportation construction. UHPC was introduced as ‘reactive powder concrete’ in the early 1990s.