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Construction’s Digital Transformation on Full Display at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis welcomes attendees to Portland and shares highlights of the past year. It’s an exciting time to be in construction. What has become a $10 trillion-plus industry is showing no signs of slowing down, with 85 percent growth in volume expected by 2030 to around $15.5

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Columbus, OH Wins $50M Smart City Challenge

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A local investment of $90 million has been pledged to match the $50 million award, resulting in $140 million of new investment to change the mobility landscape of Columbus. The other finalists in the competition were Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; and San Francisco, CA. Sherrod Brown (D-OH).

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

Crushing at the development site using mobile crushers is less expensive and environmentally friendly than carrying material to and from a quarry. Recycled cement can have similar properties as ordinary Portland cement. Good for the Environment. Recycled cement can be produced from cement paste waste. Crushed Concrete.

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Mortar in Civil Engineering | What Is Mortar | Properties of Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Types of Mortar | Mortar in Construction

CivilJungle

Mortars gradually absorb carbonic acid from its environment as well as toughen into a solid block. The mobility of mortar should be good. The cementitious material may be a portland cement/lime mixture or masonry cement. The strongest combination is a mixture of 1 part of cement and 36 part of sand. Mortar should be cheap.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The company has officially launched its mobile application and is available now on iTunes or Google Play. Customers can use it for free on their mobile device.”. Customers can use it for free on their mobile device.”. The company’s commitment to the environment and safety is a top priority,” Cura said.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

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From startups to major players, the county offers businesses a unique blend of a rural environment and hometown atmosphere with the infrastructure, incentives and a highly skilled workforce that tech employers need. One of the newest training centers to open is the $7 million AIDT Alabama Aviation Training Center in Mobile.

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Ready mix concrete resource

GCP Applied Technologies

Along with these demands, luckily, are advancements in admixtures and the Internet of Things (IoT) in construction, leveraging mobile devices among other computer technologies to optimize operations. Replacing a certain percentage of Portland cement with fly ash imparts workability, allowing the concrete to be placed and finished more easily.

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