How to Choose the Right Mortar as per ASTM?
The Constructor
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
The selection of mortar influences the quality of the construction process and the final masonry product. A better understanding of materials used in.
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How an Old Building Material Could Provide a New Solution
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
Sourcing materials for a project that meet a client’s need for durable, sustainable products that won’t have a negative impact on the project timeline can feel like a search for the Fountain of Youth. Understanding the finite nature of some of these resources is one thing.
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A Guide to Eco-Friendly Construction
Construction Marketing
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Its production releases several greenhouse gasses, which contribute to climate change. So to work sustainably, we must find alternate building materials that are more eco-friendly.
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Towards a zero-waste future: Sustainability and design benefits of composite cladding
Construction Specifier
MARCH 4, 2024
The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”
After Years of Record Gains, Building Materials Price Growth Slowed Significantly in 2022
Pro Builder
JANUARY 19, 2023
After Years of Record Gains, Building Materials Price Growth Slowed Significantly in 2022 ldeakins Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:14 Building materials prices fell by 60% in 2022, though some products are still posting steady gains Building materials prices slowed a staggering 60% in 2022, posting just an 8.3% in December.
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Lessons learned in masonry: Presenting 10 useful tips from the field
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 13, 2020
Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Common misunderstandings about the basic material of masonry, clay masonry, or brick can be better understood by reading ASTM C216-19, Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale).
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Led by Ready-Mix Concrete, Building Materials Prices Inch Higher
Pro Builder
MARCH 29, 2023
Prices for gypsum building materials and steel mill products also rose 0.5% Read more Building Materials Brick / Masonry / Concrete Engineered Wood Building Materials in February. RMC prices have increased in all but two months since January 2021, NAHB reports.
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Prices for Lumber, Steel Mill Products Fall For Second Consecutive Month
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Prices for Lumber, Steel Mill Products Fall For Second Consecutive Month. Building materials prices fell for the second consecutive month in October since peaking during the first and second quarters of the year. Building materials prices fell 0.2% Building materials prices fell 0.2% Building Materials.
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Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September. Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise. Building materials prices fell 0.3% Building Materials.
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Covering it all: Investigating lightweight cladding
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 15, 2023
With advancements in material science, the benefits of such cladding are increasing, and it is no longer necessary to use heavy materials such as masonry, concrete, metal panels, precast, porcelain, or even fiber cement to achieve the look of brick, wood, concrete, or metal. Photos courtesy Sto Corp.
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Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year
Pro Builder
MAY 17, 2022
Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year. Prices for most in-demand building materials are still rising after consecutive monthly gains at the start of 2022. in April after gains in February and March, but prices for steel products and ready-mix concrete rose by 2.4% Year-over-year, building materials prices are up 19.2%
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How masonry software can improve detailing and design
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2023
Photos courtesy Echelon Masonry. By Dave Jackson In North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, which includes cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, local architects choose masonry as the preferred building material to achieve a modern, clean look for the pharmacological and, bio-research, and technological firms flocking to the region.
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CHRYSO & GCP Senior Director Honored for Leadership by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 16, 2024
was awarded the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s 2024 Shydlowski - Turner Materials Leadership Award. was awarded the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s 2024 Shydlowski - Turner Materials Leadership Award. Turner, who both served as chairmen of the NRMCA Materials Division. Terry Harris Sr., Terry Harris Sr.,
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Using masonry for wet flood-proofing
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 15, 2021
Wet flood-proofing, on the other hand, involves an intentional design process to allow water to enter a structure built with flood-resistant materials like masonry. This also implies the flood-resistant materials are a permanent part of the structure. by Harry Lubitz, CDT. Photo courtesy UGL. Images © FEMA.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.
What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.
Achieving project success through product and material testing
Construction Specifier
APRIL 13, 2023
The construction industry faces a myriad of challenges, such as completing projects on schedule, ensuring the quality and safety of products and materials, overseeing the costs so they do not exceed the budget, and complying with corporate environmental and social responsibility standards; all while applying effective risk management at every step.
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What is a submittal in construction? A comprehensive guide
Lets Build
AUGUST 18, 2023
The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. They ensure the contractor adheres to the defined guidelines, uses the correct materials, and stays within the timelines. The illustrations allow contractors or fabricators to know what on-site teams want and what materials are needed.
Top 10 Cement Companies in USA
CivilJungle
MARCH 17, 2021
LafargeHolcim Swiss multinational company is the world’s largest cement manufacturer with a cement production capacity of 180 cement production plants. Largest Cement Producer in the World As Per Annual Production . Annual Production of Cement (Mt/yr). World’s Top Cement Company As Per Capacity of Production.
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Join CMA at the Largest Commercial Construction Event of 2016!
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
It’s the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries. And, it jumpstarts each new year by supplying you with the latest innovations, expert know-how and best new products to finish your work faster, better and more profitably. February in Vegas.
Lumber and Concrete Prices Fall in September
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 15, 2021
As Congress continues to work on an infrastructure package, the Construction Materials index is particularly salient. over the past 12 months, is much more heavily weighted with products used in large amounts in the production of “traditional” infrastructure (e.g., Brick / Masonry / Concrete. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 09:57.
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Building Materials Prices Increased in July After Large Gains for Ready-Mix Concrete
Pro Builder
AUGUST 16, 2022
Building Materials Prices Increased in July After Large Gains for Ready-Mix Concrete. Inflated building materials prices are showing no signs of slowing, especially after prices for concrete products reached a three-decade high in July. Building materials prices rose 0.4% Building materials prices rose 0.4%
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A harmful trade-off many U.S. "green" buildings make
BD+C
JULY 17, 2014
Architects Codes Energy Efficient Roofing Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Green Specifications Legislation Sustainable Development Contractors Glass Technology Regulations Brick and Masonry Designers Standards Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers Building (..)
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81 Nos of List Use Construction Tools and Pieces of Equipment
CivilJungle
JULY 29, 2020
Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. Name of Material / Product Image Use / Application. Name of Material / Product Image Use / Application. Civil Engineering Tools and Equipment.
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Sheep's wool insulation, bio-brick among Cradle to Cradle product innovation finalists
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
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.
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Must see: Shell of gutted church on stilts, 40 feet off the ground
BD+C
APRIL 19, 2013
As part of a project that will transform the property into a temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Building Team gutted the existing structure down to its shell and then suspended the 6.8 million pound structure using 146 steel supports, according to a report by KSL 5 News'' Sam Penrod.
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Trends in Exterior Cladding
Pro Builder
APRIL 6, 2021
Today’s exterior claddings are a careful curation of natural and man-made materials that add warmth and authenticity. The question is, what materials embody these qualities? points out, less can be more when it comes to brick: “Just because you have materials and you have access to them shouldn’t mean you use them all over.”
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Overcladding for old masonry façades: why it is important to think performance first
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. By Albert Aronov, AIA. Many are leaking,” according to Carmi Bee, FAIA, of RKTB Architects. “The
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Nanotechnology significance in construction engineering
Civil Engi
MAY 23, 2021
For example through the development of very long-lasting, long-lived, and at the same time very lightweight construction materials. For the treatment, there is a wide range of surfaces which are available, which includes wood, glass, metal, and masonry. The goal is to improve support as well as expand the lifetime of the materials.
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Hempcrete Vs Concrete | What Is Hempcrete | What Is Concrete
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Hempcrete is a bio-composite that is made from the inner wood core of the hemp plant and mixed with the lime and other natural materials. Hemp is an agricultural crop that is used for construction material the combination of lime and cement. Hempcrete is fully Recycled material which can be reused for making fertilizers.
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Top 10 green building products for 2014
BD+C
NOVEMBER 19, 2013
BuildingGreen, Inc., publisher of GreenSpec and Environmental Building News (EBN) today announced this year’s winners of its annual Top-10 awards. The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21.
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Controlling moisture balance with watertight vapor-open assemblies
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Varying vapor permeability of different insulation products, membranes, and other building materials introduces significant complexity to wall assembly design. Selection of a particular arrangement of material layers, and the vapor permeance of those layers, will control vapor diffusion. Understanding vapor diffusion.
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Mortar in Civil Engineering | What Is Mortar | Properties of Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Types of Mortar | Mortar in Construction
CivilJungle
MARCH 6, 2021
Mortar in Civil Engineering: The term mortar is utilized to show a paste arranged by adding a necessary amount of water to a combination of restricting material like concrete or lime and fine aggregate like sand. Some of the significant elements of mortar : To tie building materials like blocks and stones into a strong mass.
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Durability with rainscreen masonry wall assemblies
Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
Photo courtesy Echelon Masonry. Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. By Michael Vaughn. Already a $116-plus million global industry in 2018, rainscreen wall system revenues are expected to reach $60.75
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Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This article sheds light on how to seal and repair cracks in concrete floors, poured concrete slabs, foundations, walls, or other masonry. The focus is also given on a list of materials utilized to fill poured concrete slab control joints. Also learn how to seal a cracked masonry foundation wall or floor slab.
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The 3 Rs of Sustainability Applied to Construction
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Nonetheless, the construction industry is making moves in the right direction, effectively reducing waste, reusing materials, and getting good recycling practices in place. So many building materials can be recycled now. Asphalt, concrete, and rubble are often recycled into aggregate or new asphalt and concrete products.
What Is Stone | Classification of Stones | Application of Stone | Advantages of Stone | Disadvantages of Stone
CivilJungle
MARCH 6, 2021
Stones were some of the essential construction materials in civil engineering. The mineral is a material produced by an inorganic materials mechanism which exhibits a distinct chemical composition, including molecular structure. As per physical type , rocks are categorized as stratified, unstratified, and foliated.
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17 Alternatives to Common Building Materials
Levelset
OCTOBER 18, 2022
In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.
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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration
Construction Specifier
JULY 4, 2022
While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.
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Lammas Ecovillage in Wales
Natural Building
APRIL 20, 2021
Construction of “The Hub” was funded by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and was constructed using local materials, which as far as possible were natural and/or recycled (whilst complying with stringent building control requirements). For the most part they are built from local natural materials or recycled materials.
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Design Ideas for Cost-Efficient Single-Family Detached Homes
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2022
Now, with material supply shortages and ever-escalating sales prices, the challenge has become even more intense while the need has never been more critical. The home uses fewer exterior finish materials to greater effect. Creating attainable single-family detached homes was really difficult before the pandemic.
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Sealing Brick Work | Advantages of Brick Sealer | Interior Brick Sealer | Exterior Brick Sealer | How to Seal Brick Wall | Best Brick Water Repellent Sealer
CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2021
Sogginess and surplus moisture within brick and masonry can cause internal vandalization and the appalling black mould. Sealing Brick Work. Although brick is hard and sturdy , however it is additionally abysmally porous, thus it will absorb water and over time, water absorption can cause crumbling and cracking within the brick.
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CELLULAR LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE?FLY ASH BASED
The Constructor
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
Fly ash is considered as one of the waste industrial product that cannot be easily disposed. Therefore, flyash based CLC is considered as environment friendly sustainable material produced with least energy demand. It has many advantages when compared to the normal conventional concrete.
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Design Flexibility Through The Use Of Concrete In Construction
Constructonomics
JANUARY 16, 2014
Concrete is one of the most important resources in construction today, it is the most widely used construction material in the world because of the unparalleled versatility that allows it to be used in the building of just about anything. Durability And Longevity. Sustainable Construction.
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