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Real-world impact of admixtures on sustainability

GCP Applied Technologies

Real-world impact of admixtures on sustainability. concrete / admixture / sustainability. concrete / admixture / sustainability. However, the impact of admixtures on sustainability can be complex, and involve many variables. cp201 real world admixtures and sustainability 900. michael.delros…. May 18, 2020.

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5 of the Most Sustainable Buildings of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. High levels of recycled materials were used throughout, including floor tiles, composite timber, and steel. buildings permitted for drinking treated rainwater.

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Is 2023 the Year of Tile?

Pro Builder

ldeakins Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:45 New tile trends focus on wellness, resilience, and stylish interior design New design trends reveal that homeowners are increasingly seeking out materials that improve their wellness and enhance a home’s overall serenity. One popular home product at the forefront of that trend is tile.

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A Perfect Mix: VERIFI® and Portland Limestone Cement

GCP Applied Technologies

Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. Combining Portland Limestone Cement with In-transit Concrete Management Enhances Performance & Sustainability. From plant to jobsite, sustainable concrete is top of minds, seeking new ways to lessen the carbon footprint.

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Award of Merit K-12 Education and Award of Merit Excellence in Sustainability: John Lewis Elementary School

ENR Construction

The effort to create Washington, DC’s first Net Zero Energy school was a lesson in perseverance, as the project team faced COVID-related material shortages and absenteeism, and permitting delays that shrank the original nearly two-year-long baseline schedule to just sixteen months.

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

Construction Marketing

This phase includes determining the project’s scope, selecting materials, and determining the necessary permits and approvals. The developer will also need to obtain the necessary permits and approvals from local, state, and federal agencies. This includes creating a detailed project schedule, budget, and phasing plan.

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Chris Magwood Talks Low-Carbon Construction

Pro Builder

Magwood's low-carbon initiative puts sustainability at the forefront of homebuilding. . Founder of the Endeavor Centre, a sustainable building school in Ontario, Chris is implementing carbon capture strategies and sustainable design in his building projects to push an eco-friendly initiative for builders and homeowners. .