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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. Sustainable site design can offer cost-savings while being ecologically responsible. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures.

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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Structural Solutions.

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….

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High Rise Concrete Construction: Trends to Watch

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13. March 21, 2018. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:50. March 21, 2018. According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Structural Solutions.

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. September 17, 2018. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. GCP Applied Technologies. When to use waterproof concrete.