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The deleterious situation of the pool structure

Construction Specifier

Further, the movement of water through the concrete structures could lead to efflorescence and staining of building finishes and vehicles parked below. Higher resistance against water infiltration and chloride penetration will increase the life cycle of the pool structure. Pool assembly.

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A Giant That Is (Still) Creeping Through the Construction Industry: Digitization

Building Radar

This may be because working with soil, stone, steel and concrete is so analog. The services and products of PropTechs cover the complete life cycle of a property: from financing and realization to subsequent operation and utilization through rental or resale. Back then, a robot arm applied layers of concrete instead of plastic.

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BIM Objects, Data, and Information – More than a 3D Pretty Picture – Soooo Much More!

Building Information Management

While the specification system has detailed guidance and links to standards, regulations and suggested values, geometric BIM software has great visualization analysis and instance scheduling functionality. ‘A new generation of specifiers is being empowered by BIM. mm gypsum plasterboard on 25 mm dabs.

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Green construction tips to make your facility environmentally friendly

The Korte Company

A good example is the debate over whether pre-cast concrete panel walls are preferable to metal framed structures using steel studs. Some key considerations when making such a decision are: Buildings using pre-cast concrete panels require less insulation according to energy codes because they’re thermally superior to metal building materials.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Existing Concrete Information. 01 71 36 Non-Destructive Concrete Examination. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. 02 25 16 Existing Concrete Assessment. Concrete Assessment Drilling. 03 00 00 Concrete. 03 01 00 Maintenance of Concrete. 03 01 10 Maintenance of Concrete Forming and Accessories.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Landon Arciero, Largo Concrete Inc. He introduced the data flow in building life cycle management from planning to construction execution. Based on Lean Construction principles she uses visual management techniques to plan the work and implements tracking tools to make work progress visible and aligned with the cost incurred. .

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Existing Concrete Information. 01 71 36 Non-Destructive Concrete Examination. 01 90 00 Life Cycle Activities. 02 25 16 Existing Concrete Assessment. Concrete Assessment Drilling. 03 00 00 Concrete. 03 01 00 Maintenance of Concrete. 03 01 10 Maintenance of Concrete Forming and Accessories.