Remove 2018 Remove Building Controls Remove Concrete Pouring
article thumbnail

Concrete construction innovations

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete construction innovations. Thu, 10/04/2018 - 09:45. October 04, 2018. Control flow concrete construction. Mass pours. One of the latest innovations in concrete construction is the development of an entirely new type of concrete. This is where control flow concrete comes in.

article thumbnail

Using control flow concrete for top down construction

GCP Applied Technologies

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. Construction of concrete floor slabs.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Using control flow concrete for top down construction

GCP Applied Technologies

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. Commonly used in urban areas, top down construction is often used for high rise buildings with deep basements and for underground structures such as car parks and transit systems. . Construction of concrete floor slabs.

article thumbnail

Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

GCP Applied Technologies

Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. November 02, 2018. In this article, we'll address how a ready mix plant can earn points in four of these five categories, by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet. Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

article thumbnail

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. .

article thumbnail

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. .

article thumbnail

Cold Weather Concreting Practices

GCP Applied Technologies

Cold Weather Concreting Practices. Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:16. February 12, 2018. Building in the wintertime can involve special considerations, particularly when it comes to pouring concrete in cold weather. MPa), which is about two days for most concrete maintained at 50°F (10°C). Cover the concrete.