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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.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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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. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures. Makris also had thoughts to share on rating systems. GBCI) along with LEED and WELL rating systems.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. Are there resources to maintain the waterproofing system? Phillip.fry@gc….

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Vertical visions: Selecting and specifying curtain wall systems

Construction Specifier

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. They applied PREPRUFE ® 300R waterproofing membrane below the slab to prevent water migration around the substructure and BITUTHENE ® 8000 HC waterproofing membrane to protect the substructure walls from the harsh ground environment.

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President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was also the program chair for the DFI-EFFC Conference in Rome in 2018, and delivered the John Mitchell Lecture at the DFI-EFFC Conference in Berlin in 2022. He is an active member of the DFI Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee and regularly publishes papers and delivers presentations at DFI and industry events.