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Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges

GCP Applied Technologies

Digging Deeper Foundations = More Water Infiltration Challenges Phillip.fry@gc… Fri, 01/20/2023 - 15:21 How to mitigate the risk with proven below-grade waterproofing solutions GCP Applied Technologies January 20, 2023 Specifying proven below-ground waterproofing during the design phase is critical.

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Prefab Steel vs. Traditional Construction: Which Is Right For You?

Construction Marketing

Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. The materials used are often recyclable, and the precision in manufacturing leads to less waste during construction. Each phase, from laying the foundation to completing the interiors, requires significant time and labor.

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New and Old Sustainable Building Materials

Natural Building

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. Moreover, embodied carbon, which is carbon released over the entire life cycle of a building, including end-of-life material disposal, is responsible for 11% of total global carbon emissions.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BD+C

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Sixth & Blanco will feature 10 homes, retail, restaurants, and a hotel.

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The Transforming Construction Technology Ecosystem, Innovative Viewpoint Clients Among Key Highlights of Day 3 of Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The changing construction technology landscape and our clients’ innovative uses of technology were in the spotlight for Day Three of Collaborate 2018. These companies demonstrated innovative, forward-thinking approaches to technology, using Viewpoint solutions to solve important business challenges. Speed is critical.

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Why Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes

Job Order Contracting

Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise. It can be used to discern normal from abnormal in terms of time, materials, and practices. With that baseline, a foundation enabling management is established, making improvement possible.

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Sheep's wool insulation, bio-brick among Cradle to Cradle product innovation finalists

BD+C

Products from ten companies have been selected as finalists for the Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Schmidt Family Foundation and the Dutch Postcode Lottery. Three winners will be selected from this group and will share a cash prize of $250,000.