UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Photos courtesy Heidelberg Materials In the built environment, concrete is a critical construction material for futureproofing against the effects of climate change. Historically, a key drawback to the use of concrete has been the embodied carbon intensity of the product, which is attributed mainly to the cement content of a given mixture.

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The Korte Company

MAY 27, 2020

Construction projects were symphonies. He recalls being the lone man responsible for setting and then removing the oiled plywood forms used to pour foundations. All he needed to do was confine his work to residential projects for two years before going commercial. For 36 of those years, he was a construction superintendent.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 28, 2024

Overview The scope of this project was to offer a waterproofing solution to an early 19 th century two storey, listed cottage sited in a conservation area of beautiful countryside in Scotland. The project was split into two phases: Phase 1 – Installation of the Type A solution, Delta Amphibia.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. Have a look and see if you can use them in your projects. Bendable Concrete Also known as Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) , bendable concrete is a type of concrete that can withstand bending.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Formwork is the mould used during the building to give the desired structural form by pressing concrete into the mould. In a single term, formwork is a mould that cast concrete in various shapes and sizes. To attempt to lessen the expense of formwork, it is important to design and manage economical forms of formwork.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

You might be wondering if it’s a DIY project you can tackle on your own. Control Panel: Heart of the system, managing gate functions. Power Drill and Bits: Use for drilling holes in concrete or metal. Concrete Mix: Typically needed for setting gate posts. Remote Controls: Devices to open and close the gate remotely.

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Granger Construction

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

After graduating from the University of the West of England with a bachelors degree in Sports Business Management, Andy was searching for his passion. With this role, Andy would transition to working more with Granger Construction’s Virtual Design and Construction and Drone Visual Capture teams, including VDC Drone Manager Nick Ross.

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