Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

Technology companies are creating tools like bricklaying robots and printing houses with 3D printers. In addition to changing technology, we may also be on the cusp of a shift in building materials. But the material under consideration might surprise you. Is Wood the Future?

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Natural Building

AUGUST 30, 2020

When Cyclone Amphan tore through Bengal, India, Linus Kendall and Rupsa Nath’s house, built with mud, thatch and bamboo sustained minimal damage. Other houses in the vicinity suffered broken window panes or missing tin sheds, but their unique home stood tall. Linus Kendall shared these details about their house, built in 2017.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Sustainable construction products and technologies. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Concrete admixtures can also optimize the production process for sustainability. Learn about in-transit concrete management. .

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a result of 2016 earthquake the 80 families who lived on the island of Portete, Ecuador were displaced to the mainland without any appropriate housing for the thermal conditions in the area. Materials of the area such as bamboo, wood, toquilla straw, and kade were replaced by zinc plates, blocks, and concrete.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Since the mid-1960s British-born Indian architect Laurie Baker pioneered a newer method of construction by using locally available material. Many architects thought of joining this movement of making only sustainable, highly energy-efficient buildings, but it mostly remained a romantic vision. You can read more about these two here. ).

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2023

Recent efforts in North America to reduce embodied carbon in concrete are similar to British solutions to eradicate cobras in colonial India. While some of the population searched under houses and in bushes to find these creatures, others saw a business opportunity and established cobra farms to maintain a more consistent supply of snakes.

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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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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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CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2022

Information of Tensile Strength of Concrete. Concrete is one of the most widely used versatile building materials in the Construction Industry which is used in the construction of various types of structures such as buildings , bridges, dams, and roads, etc. Also, read: What Is Concrete | 31 Different Types of Concrete.

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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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BD+C

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

In a different take on shipping container student housing from Christian Salvati''s work in Connecticut, a new student development has just opened to tenants in South Africa. In less than a year, developer Cintiq built a 15-story structure, using pre-existing concrete grain silos and shipping containers. Body Image: read more.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

The increasing focus on green buildings is one of many areas where society is moving in the right direction, making whole-life sustainable buildings the only environmentally justifiable option for future construction projects. We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions. Mistakes from the past.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Introduction of Foundation for House. In this article, you will get to all about the foundation, Types of house foundation and how to build a house foundation. Types of House foundations. The house foundations are classified into mainly two types. Definition of Foundation. Shallow Foundation. Deep Foundation. #1.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2021

The industry creates high levels of physical and digital waste, with 10-15% of materials wasted on every build. From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. We’ll kill the planet before we house the planet.” .

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Advantages of Concrete Homes: 1. Adaptable Concrete is a multifaceted material from which any shape and form can be developed.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Ten years ago when Tim Kroeker’s last child finally graduated high school, he and his wife decided it was now or never to follow through on their many years-long dream of building a house…an alternative house…in “the country”. and helped friends follow their alternative house building dreams. passive solar design.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. There are more than 2800 enthusiastic colleagues who work on a variety of projects, from complex housing to non-residential assets. Sustainability in Action. This structure is designed with disassembly in mind using more sustainable materials.

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Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2021

The material comes from a northern California company Bamcore, which says it's energy-efficient, good for the environment, strong, and durable. Using the new material can save between $5,000 and $10,000 in building costs. Building Materials. Sustainability. Building Materials. Read More. . Construction.

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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. ppm for mobile homes.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 8, 2022

Even today, more than 65 million of about 118 million houses in the country are made of mud. But this architecture is slowly being supplanted by concrete as the country progresses. A 47-year-old architect is looking to change our notions about mud housing. Today, we see many Indian youths migrating back to the villages.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. A growing demand for infrastructural development, urban housing, and energy-efficient renovations is driving the construction market across Europe.

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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. A growing demand for infrastructural development, urban housing, and energy-efficient renovations is driving the construction market across Europe.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The multifamily building, Houston House, in East Village, New York, features lightwieght cladding by Sto Corp. Aesthetics aside, sustainability and energy efficiency are major advantages, and installation is safer and easier for crews on site. How do lightweight cladding materials positively affect the carbon footprint?

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2013

His mission: Solve architecture’s biggest challenge -- meeting worldwide housing demand without increasing carbon emissions -- by building with carbon-sequestering wood instead of concrete and steel. Watch the 12-minute read more.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2022

What to Do If the Concrete Cube Fails After 28 Days? So, What To Do If Concrete Cube Falls after 24 days? There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. There are many record and recovery choices if the concrete cell falls in the Test. Cube Test of Concrete.

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Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Yet, even prior to the pandemic, the housing industry faced deep-rooted, systemic challenges. To reduce waste.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

The residents of Bainbridge Island have been longing for some “right-sized” housing options. These energy-efficient residences were constructed using innovative insulated concrete forms (ICFs), from Nudura. The Roost homes put an emphasis on celebrating the building materials. Materials . kcichowicz. Case Study Image.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Sustainability is the trend in home design these days – and it’s not difficult to see why. 8 Sustainable Residential Roofing Options. When it comes to sustainability, metal roofs are believed to be more energy efficient than their asphalt counterparts. Concrete roof tiles are some of the most durable roofing materials around.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 30, 2012

When converting a grocery story into the new headquarters of Englewood Construction, many existing materials were reused, including this concrete floor, which received a face lift with a new stain. Back of the house – for a restaurant construction retrofit, can you use existing shelves or simply regrout existing tile.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 28, 2022

Tire waste represents a major sustainability challenge globally, with Australia alone generating an average of 55 million (450,000 tons) of used tires each year. Not only are the tire walls as structurally sound as concrete or wood sleeper retaining walls, they are also extremely resilient.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Sustainability. 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. Affordability.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 12, 2022

In many markets, having a basement is so normal that it can be hard to convince a homeowner to imagine a house without one. I consider it one the most sustainable of all building practices, especially as we go forward with our changing climate. So I wrote to Chris and asked him what he thought about this.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2019

Multifamily housing is an active part of design and construction activity across the U.S. Steel, concrete, and masonry typically come to mind as structural materials. In recent years, wood construction has become popular due to its cost-effective, code-compliant, and sustainable attributes.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc. are considered good for residential site but these facilities do not carry any significance in the selection site for other public buildings. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. The walls are Durisol insulated concrete forms made from recycled wood chips, cement, fly ash – a waste byproduct from coal-fired power plants – and rock-wool insulation. This zero-energy home features a 5.9

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2019

Multifamily housing is an active part of design and construction activity across the U.S. Steel, concrete, and masonry typically come to mind as structural materials. In recent years, wood construction has become popular due to its cost-effective, code-compliant, and sustainable attributes.

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