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How to Make Concrete Structures More Sustainable with MCI®-2005

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the case of reinforced concrete, Cortec ® has been offering a unique answer to ready-mixers for more than two decades—the opportunity to add a biobased corrosion inhibiting admixture, MCI ® -2005 , to their concrete mix. Meeting the Challenge of Concrete Durability How do MCI ® -2005, concrete durability, and sustainability fit together?

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Series of errors that led to 2005 Tesco tunnel collapse finally revealed

New Civil Engineer

A newly unearthed Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report into the 2005 Gerrards Cross tunnel collapse has revealed the sequence of events that led to the structure’s failure during construction. The post Series of errors that led to 2005 Tesco tunnel collapse finally revealed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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While Lot Sizes Continue to Shrink, Data Show Their Value Is Growing

The Pro Builder

The proportion of lots smaller than one-fifth of an acre has increased from 48% in 2005 to 65% in 2023. At the same time, there has been a significant shift toward smaller lot sizes in recent years.

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Lendlease Europe names new CEO

Construction Enquirer

Joining the company in 2005, Ruckstuhl has more than 25 years’ real estate experience – including more than 18 years with Lendlease. Lendlease has announced that the head of its Italy and Continental Europe business, Andrea Ruckstuhl, has become new CEO of its overall European operations.

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Bowman Acquires South Carolina Firm Dennis Corporation

Civil + Structural Engineer

Established in 2005 by current CEO Dan Dennis, the firm has grown to become one the largest locally owned engineering, surveying and construction management firms in South Carolina. With a rich history of client-focused services, sustainable engineering practices and forward-thinking solutions, the firm has a proven reputation of success.

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Pennsylvania bill would open door to competitive school construction bids

Construction Dive

The legislation was spurred by a study that found that from 2005 to 2010, state schools wasted more than $100 million in taxpayer dollars on roofing through cooperative purchasing instead of competitive bidding.

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The US Housing Shortage Reaches a Crisis Point

The Pro Builder

New construction fell 80% peak to trough during the Great Recession from the third quarter of 2005 to the first quarter of 2009. According to Realtor.com, the U.S. housing market is short between 2.3 million and 6.5 million units, a deficit caused by more than a decade of underbuilding.