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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

Terms such as high gloss, reflective, sustainable, and durable can be highly subjective and used differently by manufacturers. Refining includes wet mechanical refinement with power trowels or grinding equipment and chemical components that react with cement particles and free lime to stabilize and reshape the surface.

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Mancini Duffy and Manhattan’s Tin Building 

Civil + Structural Engineer

While the concept is new—housing multiple restaurants with open kitchens, innovative retail concepts, and a central market—the building itself was constructed in 1907 as the center of the Fulton Fish Market. One of the primary challenges in this project was raising the building, which was a part of their sustainability and resilience efforts.

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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.

ENR Construction

Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Issue: 08/13/2012. The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis. 08/08/2012. Related Links: Top 200 Environmental Firms 2012-List and market analysis (REVISED-subscription required). -- Advertising --.

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Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012. Publication Date: 7/30/2012. Description: McGraw-Hill Construction Releases Mid-Year Update of 2012 Construction Market Forecast.

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Pulse: 08/13/2012

ENR Construction

Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. 08/13/2012. DPR Construction Inc. will serve as the construction manager. The project entails constructing an 11-story, 426,000-sq-ft building that will contain restaurants and a 600-space parking garage.

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The Business Value of BIM in North America 2007 – 2012

Building Information Management

Is the trend analysis of the Business Value of BIM in North America from 2007 through 2012 reality, or are many of us walking around with rose colored glasses? The later is a form of IPD specifically targeting renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction projects. The Emperor is still naked!

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Construction Methods. Sustainability. Construction Technology. Construction Schools. Issue: 07/23/2012. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. 07/23/2012. in 2011, according to the Associated Equipment Manufacturers, a Milwaukee-based industry trade group.