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. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The installation process involves thorough preparation (diamond grinding, cleaning and moisture barrier application), followed by professional epoxy application and a proper curing period of 5-7 days for optimal results. Curing Time Epoxy flooring requires adequate curing time to reach its full potential.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Commercial applications benefit from epoxy’s ability to withstand heavy machinery and frequent traffic, particularly in Portsmouth’s warehouses, industrial estates, retail outlets and office buildings. Portsmouth businesses with high-traffic areas particularly benefit from this resilience.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

It provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring. And it reminds installers that sanding, bead blasting, or other mechanical means should not be used to remove old resilient flooring materials, as these may contain hazardous materials. and a minimum of 7 days wet curing time.

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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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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. The opportunity is for the team to build on the transparency that’s being achieved by using the EPD.

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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? can also be used.

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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 3, 2024

To illustrate the importance of moisture and pH testing in successful installations and demonstrate why building professionals should require installers to be certified, here is a look at what can happen when these factors are left out of the equation. Some installation issues relate to buckling, crowning, and cupping. diameter circle.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

It provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring. And it reminds installers that sanding, bead blasting, or other mechanical means should not be used to remove old resilient flooring materials, as these may contain hazardous materials. and a minimum of 7 days wet curing time.

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Natural Building

MARCH 20, 2022

Bioceramic is highly crystalline with covalent and ionic bonding like ceramic, yet it’s water activated and cures quickly at room temperature like rapid cement and it’s a glue that forms molecular bonds with nearly all natural materials. The post Bioceramic Dome Technology appeared first on Natural Building Blog. Zero Waste.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Unmatched durability and strength Commercial spaces demand flooring solutions that deliver exceptional strength and resilience. This resilient flooring solution maintains its integrity even under extreme conditions, resisting cracks, chips, and abrasions that typically plague other flooring options.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sustainable sealants offer an eco-friendly alternative that reduces the carbon footprint of buildings. Image Source The Role Of Sealants In Construction Among the specialty chemicals , sealants act as a barrier between building materials and the elements. This creates a healthier environment for workers and occupants.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Liquid applied waterproofing membranes are typically spray or hand applied onto a substrate, and cure to form a solid material. What is the cure time? The faster the cure time, the quicker you can move the project along.). It is highly durable and inherently resilient. Building Envelope Solutions. Retail buildings.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Aside from the cost, moisture-related flooring failures cause disruptions that can shut down building operations—resulting in lost revenue, health and safety hazards, and discouraged clients. Most resilient commercial flooring product designs install over a concrete slab subfloor.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

From office buildings to factories, warehouses, retail stores, and more, eco-friendly coatings present many advantages. This makes them safer and healthier for construction workers and the building’s eventual occupants. And improved curing techniques create very hard, resilient finishes.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Industry best practices would see either a whole building lifecycle assessment performed or the preparation of a carbon budget for the concrete on the project.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Bamboo may absorb water during the casting and curing of the concrete. There are various uses for bamboo in various construction of buildings. Bamboo is used for building roads.

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Natural Building

JUNE 14, 2006

We have been experiencing a renaissance in the use of natural materials for building throughout the U. He and Paul Koppana have cooperated on several building projects, but there are many other fine craftsmen and women doing admirable work. With adobe the curing and finishing process can go on for weeks, or even months.

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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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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By combining concrete and steel, which have complementary properties, reinforced concrete has evolved into a versatile and reliable material used in bridges, buildings, dams, and other infrastructure projects. Today, reinforced concrete is an essential building material used for an array of construction projects. In 1854, William B.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2021

Now, imagine a hard, smooth surface such as steel, existing resilient flooring, or power-troweled concrete, all of which could serve as the substrate for many different flooring products. In contrast, a moisture-cured adhesive absorbs moisture from the air or substrate for strength development.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In building construction, the first stage is earth excavation , which is then followed by dewatering the trenches, laying of brick flat sloping and PCC layer, placing of reinforcement caging for the construction of footings, and finally the Concreting of foundations. Adhesive resins such as bitumen, tar, natural gum, wax etc.

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Snow accumulation can make construction sites inaccessible, and cold weather can affect concrete curing and equipment operation. Building Success Amid Challenges Proactivity is the driving force that allows you to anticipate and mitigate the impact of weather delays in construction. Embrace proactivity as your guiding principle.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

After compaction, this concrete provides high density and finally cures into a strong monolithic block. Also, read: How to Building Construction Process Step by Step. Also, read: Building Estimation Step by Step In Excel Sheet. Nervi to build a large number of pleasing structural forms. Asphalt Concrete. Lime Concrete.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 12, 2021

They’re quite strong and resilient, and are precisely manufactured to provide a solid defence against various weather conditions and uncertain surfaces. . Leather conditioner is often used on a regular basis to help prevent cracks and dryness, and is generally used to cure minor damage to the leather caused by dirt exposure. .

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Allow adequate curing time before moving heavy items back into the garage. Garage environments typically experience temperature fluctuations, moisture, and occasional impacts, making resilient materials the preferred choice. Most flooring materials require specific environmental conditions for optimal installation.

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CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2021

As ash-containing concrete is fully cured, ash-containing reaction products occupy the gaps between hydrating cement particles, further reducing concrete permeability to water and offensive chemicals. Road- building projects utilizing PCC will use a huge amount of asphalt , and the replacement of fly ash has major economic advantages.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

From airport terminals and major water and transportation infrastructure projects to climate resilience assessments, he is helping to deliver efficient and resilient water systems across the built environment. In addition to leading the firm’s sustainability committee, she launched and now leads its Building Science Group.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Available in numerous designs, colours and textures, you can customise your space to reflect your unique aesthetic preferences while enjoying the practical benefits of easy maintenance and superior resilience. The curing time typically ranges from 24-72 hours, depending on specific environmental conditions.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

When professionally installed, the precise mixture of epoxy resin and hardener cures to form a hard surface perfect for heavy-duty applications. Professional installers in Basingstoke apply the epoxy mixture evenly, ensuring proper curing and adhesion to the concrete substrate.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, or UPVC, is a common plumbing material used in both residential and commercial structures because of its resilience to both natural and chemical factors. Inadequate plumbing can also result in catastrophes, including leaks that cause buildings to crumble and mould to grow. What is UPVC work?

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