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3 Secrets to Successful Landmark-Status Building Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Because these buildings are well-known and prominently located, making it all the more exciting to work in them.

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Mortar in Civil Engineering | What Is Mortar | Properties of Mortar | Uses of Mortar | Types of Mortar | Mortar in Construction

CivilJungle

This is utilized to bond stonework or other essential units. Some of the significant elements of mortar : To tie building materials like blocks and stones into a strong mass. To do pointing and plasterwork on uncovered surfaces of stonework. To shape an even and delicate sheet material layer for building units.

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15 Difference Between Plastering And Pointing | What Is Plastering | What Is Pointing

CivilJungle

Plastering is the practice of coating rough walls including irregular surfaces in the building or houses as well as other buildings with plastic material termed plaster. To shield the surfaces from the permit. Many times only one coat of cement mortar is added to concrete building blocks. What Is Plastering?