Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Heathrow has kickstarted a ground-breaking new trial to explore the viability of lower carbon concrete for runways and taxiways. The trial has been designed to test the concrete’s durability and longevity in a true-to-life airport setting and is one of the first of its kind at any airport in the world.

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Prodyogi

JANUARY 23, 2024

Building with concrete is more than just pouring a mixture and waiting to set. It starts with estimating materials, prepping the It starts with estimating materials, prepping the

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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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Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. Concrete handing: Pour rate. Phillip.fry@gc….

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

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Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

CivilJungle

MARCH 5, 2021

What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Sardar Sarovar Dam.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Controlling concrete setting times. Find tips on methods and concrete admixtures that can help contractors control concrete setting times. Concrete chemistry is complicated, and the makeup of the mix can impact its behavior – from its workability to the set times. As concrete temperatures increase, concrete sets faster.

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Concrete Pouring Building Controls Building Materials Curing 144

Strong Tie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

September 18, 2024, twenty-five Simpson Strong-Tie employees from various departments came together to participate in a pergola build organized by Smiles Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans. A week before the event, Loren and Stephen poured concrete for the pergola foundations at one of the family’s homes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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Maltaward

JUNE 28, 2023

Interlocking concrete blocks are modular blocks that lock together without the use of mortar. Made from poured concrete, the blocks have protruding elements that allow them to securely interlock with one another. Powerful and durable The durability of interlocking concrete blocks is unmatched.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. Several conventional and innovative green building materials are increasingly being explored to reduce the impact of the construction industry. Here are some of them.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

When it comes to construction, concrete is a cornerstone of strength and durability. Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. Heres how they add value to your project: 1.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

New line increases production capacity of low-carbon supplementary cementitious materials to 1 ton per day. The start of the line will allow Solidia ® to increase its production capacity by 25 times, thereby allowing customers to qualify the material and conduct continual field trial pours. Solidia’s CEO.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2022

What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. How Is It Different from Conventional Concrete? Less Water Demand.

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Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems Wall Systems 105

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . Creating waterproof concrete. All concrete cracks.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. Concrete alternatives. Fly ash is a fine powder formed by mineral impurities.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/ aboutmomentsimages The Mickleham Road Upgrade- Stage 1 has used a new concrete mix which holds the potential to help decarbonise the construction industry. The new mix uses specially treated waste clay as a replacement for some of the cement binder in concrete, leading to a reduction in CO 2 emissions.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. Those can be utilized for operations such as excavating, transferring construction materials, hauling, grading, dozing, and digging large quantities of soil. 5) Concrete Mixer. 3) Backhoe. 4) Grader.

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Construction Equipment Heavy Lifting Transportation Concrete Pouring Material Handling 114

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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Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with occupied buildings being responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions, according to Architecture2030. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 52

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

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Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 91

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects. The lack of parking space in many cities is spurring developers to build multi-level car parks below ground. Dewatering.

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Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems 150

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Ready mix concrete resource. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. There's also a growing demand for sustainable concrete, to lower cement's carbon footprint—5% of global emissions come from cement production. Let's look at some of the technologies driving the ready mix concrete industry….

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Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 108

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. The project includes the creation of three large habitats with essentially no straight edges, including a main habitat consisting of 680 cubic yards of concrete and 355 tons of rebar.

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Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

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.

Concrete Pouring 98

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Curing Building Materials 98

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas. Waterproof concrete. return to top.

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Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Foundation Systems 103

CivilJungle

JULY 29, 2020

Construction tools list for building construction works such as concrete, brick masonry, leveling, woodworks, floor works, slab works, bricklaying, plastering, etc. Name of Material / Product Image Use / Application. Bump Cutter / Screed This tool is used to level fresh concrete surface especially in slab concrete.

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment Concrete Pouring Building Materials Material Storage 98

Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. Delamination—Exposure to moisture or excessive pH can cause the separation of the carpet’s backing layers and deterioration of the carpet material.

Flooring Systems 108

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing 108

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Materials management. michael.delros….

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint. Material acquisition.

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Sustainability Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Building Automation 141

Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2024

Unlike traditional garages, which are typically enclosed and attached to a building, these metal buildings installed are open-sided and can be put independently in a driveway, backyard, or any suitable outdoor space. You can even ask for assistance from a metal carport builder where you bought your materials.

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Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Material Handling Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing 117

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. Concrete handing: Pour rate. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Building Materials Structural Systems 78

CivilJungle

MARCH 24, 2021

In retaining walls to improve the stability of the material behind the wall, the drainage material will reduce or remove the hydrostatic pressure. In retaining walls due to gravity, the retaining walls are constructed to prevent the tendency of the retained material to move down the slope by proper design and installation.

Wall Systems 97

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Structural Systems 97

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Masonry 98

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Building on Brownfields. With urban space at a premium, developers are finding it difficult to locate unspoiled sites to build on. However, many sites are viable for building, if properly remediated. The concrete is then poured directly onto the membrane. . Use an inert material. Phillip.fry@gc….

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