GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Small variations in the coarse or fine aggregates in the concrete mix can have a dramatic effect on the concrete’s overall performance. Delivering, handling, placing, finishing and curing concrete can be difficult during the hot summer months. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to protect against these problems … more.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Structural silicone glazing (SSG) continues to grow in popularity for its aesthetic and performance characteristics. Its superior thermal performance compared to captured systems allows designers to enable compliance with more stringent energy standards and code requirements while reducing sightlines between glazed units.

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GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

air entrained concrete specifications should be clearly written and comply with Chapter 19 of ACI 318R-14 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete). Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete . Place, finish, and cure properly. Performance enhancers. For example, in the U.S., Self leveling.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Taking Measurements and Creating a Budget Taking accurate measurements forms the foundation of a successful garage renovation plan. Measure the entire garage space including height, width, and depth using a tape measure. Allow adequate curing time before moving heavy items back into the garage.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Cutting corners on this critical step can lead to problems down the road that negatively impact the floor’s performance and shorten its lifespan. Cracks, grooves, control joints, and other irregularities must be filled or smoothed with latex patching or underlayment compound. and a minimum of 7 days wet curing time. VERSASHIELD.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Properly implemented tie-ins enhance the energy efficiency and longevity of buildings and ensure the building envelope acts as one system.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Designers, engineers, architects, and general contractors play an integral, interconnected role in selecting concrete products to meet the performance, safety, and schedule demands of a given project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

to create an effective, durable, and building code-compliant assembly. These components and their effect on building performance are outside the scope of this article. Similarly, open-cell spray polyurethane foam (ocSPF) is used in building envelope assemblies as an air and thermal barrier.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Preventative Measures for Spalling Brickwork Having learned how to repair spalling brickwork, you should now enact preventative measures to curtail the risk of future damage. Here are some steps you can take: Ensure proper drainage and moisture control. Lastly, cure the mortar before use. What is spalling brickwork?

Masonry 64

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

As electronics continue to infiltrate the workplace, the applications for electrostatic discharge (ESD) control flooring are expanding. ESD control flooring is required to support these technologies. and that led to use of one megaohm (1 x 10 6 ) as a convenient threshold for specifiers of ESD control flooring. ANSI/ESD S20.20

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Best practices for shuttering in construction include proper surveying, planning, formwork removal, quality control and inspections. Proper shuttering and reinforcement are essential for ensuring the column’s strength and durability, as well as preventing concrete from leaking out during vibration and curing.

Steel Fabrication 52

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These intelligent devices are empowering homeowners to control and manage their water usage effectively. These devices feature touchless technology and temperature control functionality, thus providing a more comfortable and hygienic user experience. These materials are very durable and they have less impact on the environment.

Plumbing 52

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CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

After compaction, this concrete provides high density and finally cures into a strong monolithic block. Also, read: How to Building Construction Process Step by Step. Also, read: Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet. Nervi to build a large number of pleasing structural forms. Asphalt Concrete.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

It doesn’t only affect the performance of your aircon unit, but also your indoor air quality. Routinely cleaning the inside of your air conditioner also improves its performance and longevity. Hence, it’s crucial that you take measures to protect both the immediate environment and your health.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Whether cold joint concrete affects the structural stability of the building? The cold joint presence badly impacts the performance of the concrete. There are various bad effects of the cold joint concrete on the building which are as follows. The question may arise in your mind that whether the cold joints in concrete is bad?

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. design/negotiate/build).

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. design/negotiate/build).

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CivilJungle

JUNE 22, 2021

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the construction industry all over the world. If further use of such buildings continued it will endanger the lives of the people and the surrounding habitat. What Is Honeycomb In Concrete | Cause of Honeycomb In Concrete| Cure of Honeycomb In Concrete | Types of Grouting.

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2021

Fly ash is extracted by particulate pollution control systems, including such electrostatic precipitators or filter bags, previous to exhausted the flue gas. Road- building projects utilizing PCC will use a huge amount of asphalt , and the replacement of fly ash has major economic advantages. Fly Ash in Concrete.

Concrete Pouring 52

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 10, 2025

By Amy Becker Photo 2017 DJ Srki/courtesy Shutterstock High-performance facades start with high-performing glass. Insulating glass units (IGUs) are a critical component of glazing system performance. If one does not know, the IGU can slide apart during the rest of the build.

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