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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing. After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. The project also included other public improvements such as the construction of the Mirasol Community Park and Garden.

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Top Trends in London’s Painter and Decorator Industry

CCR Magazine

Sustainability has now taken center stage, with eco-friendly paints and materials on high demand. Are there significant developments with paint materials? This development, however, did not suffice to counter the decline in private industrial orders leading to subdued growth during 2017 with little change foreseen for 2018.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. Aluminum, due to its very nature, is less forgiving than steel.

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Defend against moisture: The importance of proper sealant testing

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo 2017 DJ Srki/courtesy Shutterstock High-performance facades start with high-performing glass. However, to reap all these benefits and save on service costs down the road, IGUs must be properly sealed and materials adequately tested to prevent failure and increase the life of the installed units.