Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. If funding is plentiful, what additional steps can be taken to maximize reinforced concrete durability? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Photo courtesy Cortec Middle East.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Precast concrete walls with conventional steel roof framing are one option to use on a large commercial building.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. Concrete alternatives. Fly ash is a fine powder formed by mineral impurities.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow 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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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. There are various types of concrete are manufactured for various purposes in the construction Industry. The normal concrete cannot withstand at a high temperature and it may disintegrate and collapsed.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. It’s one of the largest global polluters — largely because it’s such a resource-intensive and indispensable industry. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit? Nearly 11% of global carbon emissions derive from the construction industry.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete. Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed.

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Without concrete the landscape of Britain would be unrecognizable. Concrete is one of the most important resources in construction today, it is the most widely used construction material in the world because of the unparalleled versatility that allows it to be used in the building of just about anything.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Across the globe, the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector continues to weigh heavy on the industry bringing forward new and evolving challenges in its wake. Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. Build, build, build.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. According to Independent Floor Testing & Inspection (IFTI), the leading cause of flooring failures is moisture, costing the industry $2.4

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CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

Fiber Reinforcement Concrete. Fiber Reinforcement Concrete is a composite material that consists of mixtures of cement , concrete , and randomly distributed fibers. Properties of Fiber Reinforcement Concrete. The properties of fiber-reinforced concrete are as follows. times concerning reinforced concrete.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral. That was even more shocking,” he says.

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2021

Fly ash is a pozzolan, a liquid that contains aluminous as well as siliceous material which creates cement in the presence of water. This renders fly ash ideal as a raw material for mixed cement , mosaic tiles , and hollow bricks , among many other construction materials. Fly Ash in Concrete. Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Materials management. michael.delros….

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2022

The construction industry relies on a vast array of materials. Contractors can’t build a home or office without these common construction materials. And while these structures aim to provide comfort and protection, construction materials and everyday household items emit volatile organic compounds or VOCs. What are VOCs?

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CivilJungle

MAY 29, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Screed. A construction element which is available in a range of thickness to bring forth the installation surface of the concrete flooring to a considerable height & to produce a surface suitable for installing the desired flooring is called a concrete screed. What Is Concrete Screed?

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Rendering courtesy SGA. Rendering courtesy SGA.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JANUARY 23, 2019

Now-a-days, High Performance Concrete (HPC) is gaining popularity. HPC denotes superior concrete performance throughout wet stage (mixing & placing process); with greater strength in hardened stage together with a greater strength in long-run as compared to normal concrete.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. They’re advantageous for industrial, commercial, and retail uses too.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Continuing to learn is essential, according to several leading industry professionals. Doing this will help you find innovative solutions to problems you may face, and also keep you engaged and relevant in an ever-changing industry.”. Always be a student of the company you work for and the industry you are working in.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 16, 2020

A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors. is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. This post was written by Aali Alizadeh, the CEO and Co-Founder of Giatec Scientific Inc.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The current building energy code only addresses operational energy but not the impacts of embodied energy/carbon in building materials. How Do We Compare Building Materials? Embodied carbon , or materials carbon, refers to emissions related to construction and building materials.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

You’re a leader in your company – we know you’ll do whatever it takes to stay competitive in the construction industry. Attending construction events and trade shows is a great way to grow your business, expand your network, and learn about new methods, materials, and processes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Construction industry statistics and data are increasingly important as they help accelerate decision-making on and off the construction site. Seventy-five percent of global construction industry stakeholders agree or strongly agree that the need for real-time decision-making is increasing at the project level. State of the industry.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factories, flat, etc. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2023

By Karine Galla Lightweight cladding is gaining traction in the construction industry. With the latest industry innovations, all these looks for building exteriors can be achieved using lightweight claddings. Cutting down on carbon Carbon emissions from the building sector are significant, and they have an impact on the environment.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). 1 Emissions come in two general forms.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 24, 2021

I mean, if your profession needs you to walk all day on flat concrete floors, then logger boots might not be such a good idea. . Although logger boots may be used as construction boots and are necessary for specific operations, there are generally better choices of work boots for concrete work. Tough lug patterns on the outsoles .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

1 ] In preparation for this new era, large publicly held entities and smaller companies alike have ramped up measurement and reporting around environment, safety, and governance. Roofing materials. On-site plants also reduce concrete waste. Compass Datacenters is among them. Concrete.ai.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? What trends will determine the industry? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. And what does that mean for you?

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Product and Material Selection. Preventing Construction Activity Pollution.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

GCP’s specialty building materials business in North America (c. All other GCP businesses, consisting mainly of concrete admixtures and cement additives (c. GCP Applied Technologies is a leading global provider of construction products that include high-performance specialty construction chemicals and building materials.

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