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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2021, the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department approved a $60 million project to overhaul the stormwater tunnel system that moves water from downtown Minneapolis to the Mississippi River. The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project.

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Works powering ahead on western NSW’s largest infrastructure project

Roads Online

Works on the new Dubbo Bridge are pushing ahead, with a third of the concrete deck now in place for the $263.2 The decking is being built in sections, with each section involving the pouring of about 105 cubic metres of concrete to provide a deck slab of up to 25 centimetres in depth.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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How to Building Construction Process Step by Step

CivilJungle

If financial resources are limited, we will need to seek pre-approval for loans in advance, or else you might end up in a cash crunch situation. Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete). Prepare Construction Site and Pour Foundation. Pouring the Foundation. Building Permits.

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Schimenti Announces Printemps Opening at One Wall Street

CCR Magazine

Schimenti coordinated ten agency inspections, including approvals from the FDNY, and successfully secured a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) on the first attempt. Staged deliveries and field mockups ensured quality and helped minimize rework. Phased sequencing, weekend work, and detailed walkthroughs kept the project on track.

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. It involves installing a continuous concrete footing or foundation to support the basement walls and reinforce the structure. Unlike a concrete slab floor, bench footing maintains the basement’s drainage system.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?