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Central City in Motion Puts Newfound Focus on Portland Transportation Infrastructure

ENR Construction

With 18 different construction projects under consideration, Portland's plan aims to change the city’s approach to its downtown transportation infrastructure.

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15 Different Types of Cement and Their Uses

CivilJungle

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The main use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is in masonry work. The another important use of ordinary Portland cement is in construction site. #4. Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Portland pozzolana cement is used in prestressed and posts tensioning structural material.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

That means an increased need for airport infrastructure nationwide that can seamlessly serve millions of annual passengers. Skanska also spearheaded improvements to AGT (Plane Train) stations and Transportation Mall and wayfinding, improving the overall traveler experience. Portland International Airport.

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Nature as the city: Why it’s time for a new framework to guide development

BD+C

At a systems level, green infrastructure—in the form of public parks, wetlands and grasslands, urban forests, green roofs and siding, and rainwater gardens—is our most affordable and most effective technology in protecting cities from the impacts of climate change.

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How Does Streetcar Performance Compare In Five U.S. Cities?

Business Facilities

A new report looks at what lessons can be learned from analyzing the streetcar performance in Little Rock, Memphis, Portland, Seattle and Tampa. Archives Articles By Topic Contributed Columns Executive Analysis Featured Post Online Features Transportation Infrastructure Mineta Transportation Institute Public Transit Streetcars'

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Smart Planning Boosts Seattle To #1 City For Pedestrians

Business Facilities

Archives Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Online Features Quality Of Life Transportation Infrastructure U.S. -

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Concrete admixture

GCP Applied Technologies

Organic water reducers – Most offered here are an aqueous solution of modified lignosulfonates containing a catalyst which promotes more complete hydration of Portland cement. Hydration stabilizer – This ready-to-use aqueous solution of chemical compounds is specifically designed to stabilize the hydration of Portland cement concretes.

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