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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). This is where the heart of the company lies. But it doesn’t end there.

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Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits

The Pro Builder

In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module.

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Control flow concrete increases productivity for precasters

GCP Applied Technologies

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. Precast concrete is often used to create structural systems (columns, beams, floors, girders, etc.),

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

Construction Specifier

Inter-room noise isolation applies to enclosed rooms horizontally adjacent to one another on the same floor. Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation.

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Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:35. April 25, 2018. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Entekra Exit: The Off-Site Construction Company Will Shut Down by June 30

The Pro Builder

The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. Entekra Facilities and Layoffs In 2018, Entekra opened a new European headquarters and training facility in Monaghan, Ireland, while its U.S.

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Specifying below grade waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 12:08. May 14, 2018. Alternatively, with an adhesively bonded system, even if the membrane is accidentally punctured, any leaks would be restricted to that small area and would not migrate, since there’s no space between the concrete and the membrane for water to flow. Specifying below grade waterproofing.