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Maximize Project Budgets With Value Engineering

Construction Business Owner

Maximize Project Budgets With Value Engineering. And the best way to stretch a budget without losing quality is by value engineering. . . With value engineering, teams consider alternative systems and materials that create value and flexibility within project budgets. Need to brush up on your value engineering skills?

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Engineering Properties of Aluminium Construction Material

The Constructor

Aluminium is used as a construction material in different forms for both residential as well as industrial applications. Engineering properties of.

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The Rise of Engineered Wood in Decarbonizing the Industry

Construction Today

Engineered wood is rapidly gaining recognition as a pivotal material in modern construction, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials like concrete and steel. This shift is crucial as the construction industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace more eco-friendly practices.

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8 Types of Structures in Civil Engineering 

The Constructor

Modern structural engineering offers a broad and in-depth body of knowledge that can precisely predict the performance of various forms and materials used in structures to withstand loads and stresses. In civil engineering, structures […].

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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 post Filler Slabs: Material and Advantages appeared first on The Constructor. This is because the concrete functions […].

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Volvo EW200E Material Handler

Construction Equipment

Volvo’s EW200E material handler has a 48,500-pound operating weight and is powered by a Volvo D6J 6-liter, 173-horsepower Tier 4-F engine. Auto idle and auto engine shutdown help reduce fuel consumption, and ECO mode is available to increase fuel efficiency. The material handler excavator features…

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Assumptions in Strength Calculation of Building Materials with Explanations

The Constructor

Strength, resistance against failure is the important property of any civil engineering material. Every material is to be tested for its strength.

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