Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 19, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, May 16, 2023 — Solidia Technologies , a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance construction and building material solutions, has announced its first concrete products manufacturing plant.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 25, 2023

The new material offers builders a more sustainable way to apply concrete casts in the construction process in order to reduce waste and lower the overall environmental impact of new building projects. Read more Environmental Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials

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CivilJungle

MARCH 1, 2021

What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important? Method for the Cure of the Concrete: The draining water mostly on the concrete surface is used to cure the concrete.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 30, 2020

An innovative sustainable building material project by a team of civil engineering students from Tamil Nadu has won an award at a competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute. “The low-cost, good-quality Replast building products do not compromise the mechanical properties and durability.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. With high-performance materials and skilled craftsmanship, their experience ensures your construction goals are achieved with precision and care.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If you’re pouring a foundation, ensure the location meets local building codes. A miscalculation at this stage can lead to wasted materials or structural issues. Build a Formwork Create a sturdy wooden frame to contain the concrete. This helps retain moisture, which is essential for curing.

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Prodyogi

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Prevention is always better than cure, especially when it comes to protecting your building from water damage. A well-waterproofed roof can significantly reduce the risk of leaks and the associated costs of repairs. adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Energy efficiency : Masonry materials offer excellent thermal mass, helping regulate indoor temperatures and lower heating/cooling costs.

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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. However, its color consistency is hard to control, and it does take longer to cure.

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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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Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2019

. “The process of structurally making a building with hempcrete is not very far from a conventional building,” he said. “You need to give it a minimum of six weeks to cure — that’s the primary cure. The post Hempcrete is Gaining Popularity in Australia appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Polyurethane and polyurea are very versatile, with performance characteristics unequaled by other materials. This means that polyurea systems cure faster, which can help contractors complete their work faster. Building Envelope Solutions. Single vs. dual-component cold-applied waterproofing. Waterproofing. Product Applications.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The waterproofing material can simply be sprayed, and will cure to form one solid, seamless surface. SILCOR® liquid waterproofing is a rapid set polyurea, which enabled both airports to save time on their projects by finding a durable, easy-to-apply waterproofing solution that cures quickly. Building Envelope Solutions.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The construction cost of the homes and the price of the building materials are rising day by day. Ferrocement is a composite material which is prepared by using closely spaced one or multiple layers of the meshes and small diameter of rods. Ferrocement is a very durable, cheap and versatile material used in the construction.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Many people think of concrete as a material that doesnt have any issues even as it ages. While concrete is a highly durable material, it can age or run into issues with its well-being, just like any other building material. Why Does Concrete Spalling Happen? How Do You Prevent Concrete Spalling?

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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.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 22, 2025

When an owner hires a contractor to perform work, there is an expectation that the contractor will adhere to the express and implied contract terms, the ultimate goal being to build what the contract calls for in a proper, safe and timely manner, free of claims from injured third parties or unpaid suppliers and subcontractors. ” Fitz v.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes. Concrete teams in Denton, Tex.,

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. Why should you care?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 21, 2020

It is widely used for repairing small areas and filling the holes and cracks in the buildings. Curing of dry pack mortar. Curing of Dry Pack Mortar. It is very essential that the proper curing will be done of dry mortar mix for about 15 days. Curing will help to develop the strength in it and makes it durable.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

While working with grassroots organizations following Hurricane María, Laura became interested in alternative forms of building that are more accessible and adaptable to the needs and contexts of people on the island. This belief led me to research alternative building materials, and that’s when I eventually came across bioconstruction.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Complete Guide to Cement Rendering: Tips from Building Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction to Cement Rendering Cement rendering is a popular choice among building contractors for creating a durable and attractive finish on both interior and exterior surfaces.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Fluid-applied waterproofing materials offer certain advantages over self-adhered sheet membranes, primarily the ease of installation, simplified detailing, and cost efficiency. Liquid-applied waterproofing materials. Liquid-applied waterproofing can be categorized into bituminous materials, coal tar, and polymeric materials.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. That means free of any dust, solvent, paint, wax, oil, grease, residual adhesive, or other materials that might prevent a strong bond. and a minimum of 7 days wet curing time.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

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. Concrete is widely used building material all over the world in the Construction Industry. What Is a Concrete. Components of Concrete. Aggregate .

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Commercial Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2018

At Englewood Construction, we’re proud to say we’ve already been “on tour” with American Girl for the last 10 years, working with the popular retail brand to build, remodel and maintain American Girl Place stores across the country. This bench seating demonstrates a clever way to disguise and incorporate the building’s structural columns.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. According to John Schwartz, Managing Member at D2 Groups llc.,

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This allows for easy discharge of the mix, reduced buildup in the mixer, and increased hydration efficiency of the mix during the seven-day curing period. Hydration stabilizers provide a linear dosage response for a set of materials. Also, the dosage further depends on the mix design, materials, and other factors. . Contractor.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

and building enclosure systems, such as insulated wall panels. Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. Additionally, control flow concrete is created using a conventional mix design, so the material costs are lower than they are with self-consolidating concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Commercial buildings. Residential buildings. Retail buildings. Concrete materials management.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Commercial buildings. Residential buildings. Retail buildings. Concrete materials management.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

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. . Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. Risk of water ingress.

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