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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

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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Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses

UK Construction Blog

When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process. When these elements are mixed together, they trigger a chemical reaction that begins the curing process. The coating fully cures over 24 hours, creating an exceptionally durable resin surface.

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Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space

UK Construction Blog

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. This durable flooring option has gained popularity across the city for its combination of practicality and visual appeal.

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Address Cement-Related Carbon During Design to Achieve Net Zero

Civil + Structural Engineer

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

Construction Specifier

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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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. Natural stone wears beautifully.

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Mind the gap: Minimizing embodied carbon overages

Construction Specifier

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Along the project value chain, however, other stakeholders are responsible for key decisions that impact concretes overall embodied carbon impact.