The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

in dry conditions), it should be suitable for use in concrete. Aggregates: Quality of aggregates, its size, shape, texture, strength etc determines the strength of concrete. The presence of salts (chlorides and sulphates), silt and clay also reduces the strength of concrete.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate? Recycled concrete aggregates ( RACs ) are an alternative to the use in concrete of natural aggregates ( NA ). Recycled concrete aggregates ( RCA ) are aggregates produced by clean concrete waste that must contain very low amounts of other building waste – less than a few percent.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. When we use this type of concrete we achieve large volume by less amount of concrete.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Last evening the Baltimore City Council adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes. The form code all but bans asphalt pavement in favor of concrete products (i.e., think light colored concrete and not dark colored asphalt]).

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 6, 2016

And while the Expo is “the” target rich environment for green people this year, the latest innovative products and tech services are also on display at the Expo, including nearly 100 first time Greenbuild exhibitors. If the Expo is a good barometer of the state of green building green building is thriving.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

By Larry Peters When officials in Arlington, Virginia, initiated a project to revitalize Lubber Run Park—the county’s first, established in 1942—their first instinct was to maintain its green space. They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space. Photo courtesy Alan Karchmer. “We

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. Green building programs and codes first emerged in the 1980s, and as they have evolved, so have their targets. When we compare wood floor systems to steel floor systems and wood wall systems to concrete wall systems, the carbon savings add up quickly.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 11, 2020

Bowdoin College’s Roux Center for the Environment, Brunswick, Maine, utilized silicone-glazed, fire-rated steel curtain wall to create transparency and promote occupant well-being. The post Fire-rated curtain wall supports Maine environmental center’s green goals appeared first on Construction Specifier. Photo © Jeff Goldberg/Esto.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

As climate science matures, the impact of built spaces on the environment has come under closer scrutiny. While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Photo courtesy Landmark Ceramic Concrete looks can bring visual harmony to a space and still evoke a raw urban energy.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. Our systems are also hurricane-proof and fireproof because of the concrete skin. Sustainability. Affordability. Resilience.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

Environmental researchers also predict the built environment will double by 2060. Concrete produces around 11% of all carbon emissions, while steel and aluminum make up the remaining 12% of pollution. Environmentalists target builders through the Paris Agreement because most of humanity lives in the built environment.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

These energy-efficient residences were constructed using innovative insulated concrete forms (ICFs), from Nudura. Because the Client and Architect wanted Roost to be the product of thoughtful design, the homes had to be constructed with materials that were beneficial to both the residents and the environment. What Drove the Solution.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme : Some 40-50% of total flow of raw materials in the global economy is used in the manufacturing of building products and components, adding significant amounts and energy and greenhouse gas emissions to the life cycle impact of buildings. The good news?

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 5, 2016

BuildingGreen will be hosting a series if meetups at their booth at this is a chance to meet and hangout with other green people. In its adoption process for the upcoming version of Green Globes, the GBC Consensus Committee is proposing removing the urban heat island requirements for other than roof hardscape. and Kamil E.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

What are the pros and cons of digging into the ground or earth berming, including green roofs? Aesthetically blends with the environment. Often requires concrete and steel. reinforced concrete. insulated concrete forms. Advantages. Thermal buffering. Energy efficiency. Fire resistance. Wind resistance. geopolymers.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

Understanding, for example, the life cycle-costs of a building, the risks associated and the possibilities for innovation, allow for the conservation and renewal of the built environment. A green build is designed and operated to use and recycle materials in the most sustainable way across its entire life-cycle.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

Concrete is capable of conducting and electric current and acts as the electrolyte with the circuit being completed by the bar through which the electrons can flow. However the highly alkaline environment (pH about 12.8) provided by good quality concrete produces a protective layer around the steel preventing the flow of current.

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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.

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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. Self Repairing Concrete. Kinetic Roads.

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Green Home Design Architect

MARCH 24, 2009

Green homes stem from an overall concert for their environment. For example, green homes outperform conventional homes these areas: Environment / Site: Landscaping which focuses on using native plants has a positive effect on the site by reducing irrigation, pesticides, and fertilizers. Naturally you have questions.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 3, 2018

Data Driven Green Design. The way buildings are built hasn’t changed in almost 200 years and it’s hurting the environment. They continue to use dead materials like concrete, wood, and steel. Business case for ZNE buildings. Technologies most widely used in pursuit of zero energy. Path to ZNE achievement, with examples.

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Natural Building

JULY 20, 2022

The main benefit of mass timber is that it significantly reduces the embodied carbon of new buildings, up to 50% compared to a similar building of concrete or steel. Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

So much of resilient flooring in commercial applications is installed over concrete slabs. Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? • was founded in 1995 to, among other things, promote voluntary product and industry programs that support safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This way, the waterproofing continues to perform, even when exposed to extreme weather and/or when small concrete cracks occur in the underlying structure. . Waterproofing for a green roof.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Inspired by industrial architecture, the Re-Play Concrete collection of porcelain stoneware tile from Provenza by Emilgroup is suitable for interior and outdoor use. Concrete Effects Porcelain Stoneware Tile by Casalgrande Padana. Concrete Effects Porcelain Stoneware Tile by Casalgrande Padana. mm and 20 mm. bostik.com/us.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In the below kinds of environment corrosion: corrosion fatigue, hydrogen-induced cracking, stress corrosion cracking, and liquid metal and embrittlement. Erosion corrosion is an automatic convince crash of a matter floor, and in a corrosive environment, it will damage the joint motion of liquid matters and durable floors.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This way, the waterproofing continues to perform, even when exposed to extreme weather and/or when small concrete cracks occur in the underlying structure. . Green roofs are growing like wild. . Blog #7 Silcor.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. Brick pavers are great alternatives to concrete since they come in a wide variety of textures, characters, and colors and may be set in a wide variety of designs and color combinations.

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Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 10, 2014

In recent times, lots of skylines have emerged which are made with concrete and steel. Besides, wood is less harmful for the environment. In a recent study, it has been detected that the application of steel provides three per cent of man’s greenhouse gas emissions and at the same time concrete produces over five per cent.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Aesthetic value aside, green homes are energy-efficient; they use less energy and are much cheaper to run. They’re also recyclable, which is definitely good for the environment. Green Roof. No roof is deemed more eco-friendly than the green roof. The thing with concrete roofing, however, is that they weigh a lot.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. This illustrates the trend of outside spaces being the extension of the built environment. How mid-scapes can be used as an economical productivity booster.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 3, 2015

The projects involve use of machine, structure demolition, using green premises and many more. Waste products : The waste products could create harm to environment. Now a day, the use of green building has been increased. Otherwise transparent concrete can be used. Discharging waste materials.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 28, 2022

Adaptive reuse fits the sustainability mantra of the “three Rs,” (reduce, reuse, recycle) but all too often we overlook the green side of architectural conservation. In fact, demand for concrete is so high that we are running out of sand. Heritage conservation is environmental conservation.

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