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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

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Proper Construction Techniques for Modernizing Schools

CCR Magazine

Implementing Secure Access Control : Restricting access to construction areas prevents accidents and unauthorized entry. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 20.8% Schools can benefit from environmentally friendly practices that reduce operating costs and create healthier learning environments.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.

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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. . Control flow concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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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. . Control flow concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. September 17, 2018. Protecting below grade spaces such as tunnels as well as foundation walls and basements is a complex challenge, due to a number of environmental factors that can degrade the structure or cause tremendous damage to what is stored within it. Dewatering system. Phillip.fry@gc….