Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Historically, the Museum used timber for its retaining walls, to align with the 1850s gold rush era aesthetics. Images: National Precast.

Historic Preservation 105

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 105

Roads Online

JANUARY 4, 2024

For the first time, a new retaining wall system being used in a level crossing removal is set to innovate infrastructure projects across Australia. The integrated counterforts are jointed onsite to a structural concrete footing, which then forms a highly efficient and robust cantilever retaining wall.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Infrastructure Development Risk Management 105

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Ready mix concrete life cycle. Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Materials management. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Quality Control Fire Protection System Installation 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Bryan Williams, Portfolio Manager, Trimble Since 1902, Turner Construction Company has charged a path for advancement in construction. At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This issue of C+S Magazine contains the third iteration of the Yearbook of Engineering Achievement, and, as has been the case in the last two contests, these projects represent the best of the best in the AEC industry. The project features a new 1.8

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” The Printemps buildout was a 26-month project characterized by close coordination, global sourcing, and precision craftsmanship.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

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.

Concrete Pouring 64

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Products Distribution 64

CivilJungle

JANUARY 7, 2021

Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Formwork is a temporary moulid that is used for the pouring of concrete. It also plays the function of resisting the lateral force of the plastic concrete within the formwork. Types of Slip Form System. The Slip form system is categorized into different types that are as follows. Vertical Slip Form System.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Structural Systems Lifts 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. A 102-mm (4-in.)-thick

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Construction Management Concrete Pouring Wall Systems 59

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.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring Wall Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post Exploring the Benefits of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? The estimated lifespan of RAAC planks is approximately 30 years.

Safety Regulations 64

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 64

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.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

Thomas Elpel is a do-it-yourselfer after my own heart, and what he has compiled here chronicles his adventures of building his own home in rural Montana as well as experiences with other building projects. The pros and cons of various insulation systems are defined, with charts of R-values.

Green Building 69

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Efficiency 69

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Best Concrete Mix for Driveway Repair. Concrete is the universally applied building object in the universe, and it’s simple to create, low-price, really powerful, and adjusts to every size from its drowning. Why Use Concrete for Driveways? Using a fair concrete closer to your driveway floor oppose water consumption.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Building Permits Material Handling 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

When ground stability concerns arise underneath key load-bearing walls and pillars, professional underpinning services become essential to securely reinforce compromised areas and prevent exponentially worse structural damage in the long term. Copious rain or broken irrigation systems often play a role.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

. “Preventative maintenance and building inspections aim to reduce the frequency and scale of maintenance projects. Some managers react to maintenance problems after they occur, flying blind without knowledge of their building components’ condition. The second part of any preventive maintenance program is the execution.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Inspection Roofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Elected officials and the project team of developer Bronx 161 LLC, lead architect IMC Architecture, interior designer Classic Image and general contractor Ray Builders cut the ribbon for the newly completed Bronx Vibe, an upscale, amenity-rich, 155-unit residential rental property located at 299 East 161 Street in Concourse Village.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting Concrete Pouring Building Design 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. Project management software: smart tools for fast teams 4. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources The construction industry is beginning to discover digital aids for itself, which have long been standard in other industries.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

However, as technology advances and projects become more complex—and with labor at a more significant premium than ever—several challenges to the traditional way of doing things on a job site have emerged. Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

The overwhelming majority of building construction projects are bijou renovations, like incrporation of a room, or repair of a bathroom. All building construction projects possess few common elements – design, financial & legal purposes. Boundary Wall and Gates. To inaugurate a coding system. Plastering.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. One of the greatest things about AEC is how many talented people contribute to a single project. Senior BIM Manager. Nima Jafari.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

CivilJungle

AUGUST 9, 2022

Construction site preparation activity will need for every structure, and it is necessary to ready a building site before the chief system works. After demolition, you may require a concrete approval document. Compaction of Construction Project Site. Termites are capable of attacking wall holes and blank walls.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Site Planning Foundation Systems Building Design 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

When you see anyone not swinging a hammer, drilling holes, pouring concrete, laying carpet, putting paint on the walls or a thousand other construction tasks the first thing you think is they are wasting time and money and you want no part of that nonsense! Business Process Management (BPM) For Contractors. Need Help Now?

Change Management 48

Change Management Project Management Consulting Construction Management Concrete Pouring 48

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Both walls , slabs , stairs , along with door and window openings , are cast in place in the Monolithic Method. The lateral and gravity load resistance system in this system consists of reinforced concrete walls and slabs of reinforced concrete. Building monolithic foundations is truly easy.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

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.

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems 78

Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

I’ve made the comment before that I can plug an experienced restaurant construction team into a retail or hospitality project, and pretty much assume things will go smoothly. Because there are complex details with restaurant projects that are very different from most commercial construction job sites.

Inspection 108

Inspection Wall Systems Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring 108

CivilJungle

MAY 16, 2021

Slab Jacking, Mud Jacking, Concrete Lifting, and Slab Leveling. This methodology is utilized to lift up uneven concrete & is ideal for raising porches, steps , decks, walkways, garage floors & driveways. Ponderous Mud or Concrete Mixture. The new concrete blend strengthens base for the old one. Concrete Piers.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 1, 2021

He did seven projects for HCA Healthcare, the city’s largest hospital system. After high school, he attended college on a baseball scholarship, where he pursued Recreation Management. Eventually, he moved into concrete, pouring midnight jobs for everything from tilt-up walls to solar farm foundations. .

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Site Planning Project Management Concrete Pouring 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the building’s asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

When Kate Simonen, a professor who leads the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, was a young architect experimenting with alternative approaches to conventional concrete. She called up her structural engineer on an educational-building project and asked if they could swap out some of the cement in their mix for fly ash.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Building Materials Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

In late 2021, healthcare construction leader Robins & Morton embarked on a four-story, 372,400-square-foot hospital and medical office building project with long-term client AdventHealth in the Tampa, Florida, suburb of Riverview. Another distinct advantage of the structures design is the uniform exterior wall that it provides.

Ceiling Systems 87

Ceiling Systems Building Commissioning Prefabrication Wall Systems 87