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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses

UK Construction Blog

This creates a robust surface that adheres effectively to concrete, wood, and even wall surfaces. This versatile flooring option transforms ordinary concrete into a robust, long-lasting surface. This type of epoxy is ideal for spaces where environmental concerns are paramount, such as homes with children or pets.

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Mind the gap: Minimizing embodied carbon overages

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Heidelberg Materials In the built environment, concrete is a critical construction material for futureproofing against the effects of climate change. Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience.

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Benefits of Eco-Friendly Floor Coatings

CCR Magazine

Eco-friendly floor coatings are becoming increasingly popular in commercial construction as businesses aim to reduce their environmental impact. From office buildings to factories, warehouses, retail stores, and more, eco-friendly coatings present many advantages. Investing in these sustainable floors has paid off for years.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. 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.” Christine Joy T.

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Sustainable construction products and technologies

GCP Applied Technologies

SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE. Considering cement production—a primary component of concrete—accounts for roughly 5% of the entire global emissions carbon footprint, producing more sustainable concrete is among the most important topics in construction today.