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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

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. At a time when the cost of building materials is on the rise , alternatives like this might be worth some extra attention. Is Wood the Future? What’s so great about wood?

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Beach House in Oregon has Many Natural Features

Natural Building

This Cannon Beach house, built in 2005, has a green roof planted in sedum and wild strawberries and is clad with cedar shakes. Building materials such as paints, stains and sealants were carefully chosen to not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or urea-formaldehyde. This zero-energy home features a 5.9

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CONCRETE CURING METHODS

The Constructor

Wet covers, such as straw, earth, burlap, cotton mats, and other moisture-retaining fabrics, are used extensively in curing concrete. This reaction, called hydration, produces a stone-like substance—the hardened cement paste. The disadvantages of this method are the expense involved and volume of water required.

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Inexpensive Natural Gas Boost Manufacturing Jobs, Economy In U.S. Metro Areas

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

” The report provides employment and sales growth from 2010 to 2012 for nine manufacturing industries including fabricated metals, machinery, and plastics that are energy intensive. increase in employment (2011-2012) in steel, iron, fabricated materials and machinery manufacturing in metro areas. within metro areas.

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All About Pavers | What Are Pavers | Types of Pavers and Cost | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours | Most Popular Brick Paver Colours

CivilJungle

Concrete pavers are widely used as a surface material for roads and driveways. Travertine pavers cost: from $4 to $11 per square foot for the material alone, while installation adds another $7 to $12 per square foot 7. Green cement, commonly known as Greencrete, is one such substance. For the average 300-square-foot patio 8.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It provides graduates with the hands-on training they need to begin careers in diverse fields such as aerospace, automotive, building technologies, consumer products, logistics, energy, green technology, manufacturing, materials processing, medical, mining and transportation. The training programs impact the entire EPIC operation.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information.