BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. When aggregate is mixed with dry cement and water , the mixture forms a fluid slurry that is easily poured and moulded into shape.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. There are various types of concrete construction tools are used on the construction site. Concrete construction tools plays a vital role in construction.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Instead of weight sometimes the volume of bitumen is specified, Presenting asphalt concrete mix design. In this ordinary capillary type-specific gravity bottle the materials are used that remain absolute fluid at 25 °C temperature. For the measure of the temperature of water in the ductility apparatus bath thermometer is used.

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In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Because these projects are characterized by “smarter” technologies incorporated into the built asset and more stringent building requirements, having this more holistic view can be the difference between successfully meeting project outcomes or becoming the latest to overshoot budget and schedule expectations. Connected analytics.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. To maintain safe and secure conditions for staff, machinery, and inventory, many manufacturing sites, warehouses, and commercial buildings rely on epoxy floors.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. If reinforcement is required, slabs could also be pre-stressed or the concrete will be spilled over rebar positioned within the framework. What Is a Slab?

Roofing Systems 52

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

By doing sieve analysis with normal sieves, it is measured. By doing sieve analysis with normal sieves, it is measured. So, we require all sizes of sieves in the coarse aggregate measurement. Balance or scale with precision to measure 0.1% of the test sample’s weight. A set of IS sieves is used to sieve the sample.

Zoning 52

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2021

Fly ash is a pozzolan, a liquid that contains aluminous as well as siliceous material which creates cement in the presence of water. This renders fly ash ideal as a raw material for mixed cement , mosaic tiles , and hollow bricks , among many other construction materials. Fly Ash in Concrete. Benefits of Fly Ash Concrete.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Glass is generally the oldest material and fancy material which is used in the building industry and for other purposes. Glass is also a fascinating material among people since its discovery. Glass is basically a hard material that is transparent in nature. This type of glass is also known as soda-lime glass.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

he towering skyscrapers that grace the cityscapes, the sturdy bridges that connect communities, and the intricate foundations of every home – all these marvels of construction rely heavily on a workhorse machine: the concrete pump. Imagine the backbreaking labor and logistical nightmare it would be to move tons of heavy, wet concrete by hand.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades?

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Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

The construction process and various finishing activities, such as pouring concrete, or dry wall finishing, can generate large amounts of moisture. Left unaddressed, this moisture can migrate into various areas of the structure, including into the roofing system, leaving materials wet and deteriorating. A 102-mm (4-in.)-thick

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Ever wondered how concrete structures maintain their shape and strength during construction? As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. They needed to be certain Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ) met International Building Code (IBC) requirements and would deliver the kind of performance Tindall customers have come to expect.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Review manufacturer’s instructions. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Check hydraulic unit fluid level and pressures/ change fluid per manufactures recommendations.

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The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2020

Trekking his way through a jobsite, mud nearly pulling his boots off, surveyor Mark Grinter must identify a precise measurement amidst the muck. Mark then performed surveying work for Flagg and Associates in Edwardsville (one of the area’s largest engineering firms at the time) and Madison County Surveyors.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Measure what model pump you want is not simple work, but calculating the proper size of pipe, drain corner, and walkways with reserve length. The pump will not correct measure for the basin , so no matter what you attempt, the sump pump won’t manage the water. Top 10 PVC Pipe Manufacturers in India. Tape measure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re pouring concrete or tracking project costs, it’s a powerful thing when so many people can point to a single project and say, “we did that.” Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Yesenia Rivera Martinez , Largo Concrete, Inc. It’s the people serving this great industry that we are here to celebrate.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. Materials: Front - 300D woven polyester.

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