GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

Waterproofing Systems 113

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 113

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Ready mix concrete resource. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Contents: Concrete mix design. Sustainable concrete.

Concrete Pouring 108

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 108

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement. This excess water takes up space in the concrete, forming a network of capillary voids. Creating waterproof concrete. When to use waterproof concrete.

Waterproofing Systems 104

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 104

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. Concrete mix design. Concrete admixtures help to enable the use of these alternate pozzolans … more.

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Quality Control Fire Protection System Installation 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

However, given the building’s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. Owing to the site’s proximity to both the London Underground and major train lines, it was necessary to implement acoustic fittings and vibration control measures.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring Piping Installation 130

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. National Precast member Sunset Sleepers was selected to manufacture and supply 800 purpose-built concrete sleepers for the project. Images: National Precast.

Historic Preservation 105

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 105

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Contaminants in the soil and groundwater can pose threats to indoor air quality as vapors from the soil migrate into buildings constructed on these sites. Concrete is also susceptible to damage in coastal areas.

Waterproofing Systems 103

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Foundation Systems 103

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) Sustainable Concrete Plant Certification (the "Certification") provides ready mix plant personnel specific guidance to assess their production practices and implement sustainability strategies that will ultimately lower their overall carbon footprint. michael.delros…. Production.

Sustainability 141

Sustainability Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Building Automation 141

The Korte Company

MAY 8, 2013

Approximately 16,856 yards of concrete were poured, and that doesn’t even include the piers or structural components. The Tinker Air Force Hangar we built is big. Really, really big. 164,000 square feet to be exact. The USGBC Certified Silver building’s perimeter measures 675 feet by 239 feet.

Quality Control 45

Quality Control Concrete Pouring Building Controls 45

Construction Marketing

MAY 7, 2021

The backhoe and the front loader are attached to a control cabin where you can adjust the heavy equipment’s speed, movement, and direction. . 5) Concrete Mixer. Although you can mix concrete by hand using a shovel, bigger projects require the use of a concrete mixer to handle that same task in order to save time and money.

Construction Equipment 114

Construction Equipment Heavy Lifting Transportation Concrete Pouring Material Handling 114

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. This concrete construction method allows for above ground construction work to be carried out at the same time as excavation of the basement, resulting in significant time savings. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Construction of concrete floor slabs. Concrete challenges in top down construction. There are typically space constraints in top down construction, particularly when pouring foundations underground. The concrete needs to flow easily. . Phillip.fry@gc….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 60

Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

Polished concrete Efflorescence—Moisture moving through the concrete and carrying salts to the surface creates a white, powdery residue. Spalling—Moisture can exacerbate flaking or chipping on the concrete surface due to freeze-thaw cycles or rebar corrosion. diameter circle.

Flooring Systems 108

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing 108

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Reduce variability with an in-transit concrete management system. One way ready-mix producers can minimize leakage—rejected loads, back charges and material inefficiencies—is through improved consistency truck to truck, reducing variability of the concrete. All while delivering consistent, quality concrete truck after truck.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Facility Management 60

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. The project includes the creation of three large habitats with essentially no straight edges, including a main habitat consisting of 680 cubic yards of concrete and 355 tons of rebar.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

BDC Network

MAY 1, 2023

This technological solution has the potential to improve construction management and project execution by facilitating safer work practices and automating construction progress measurement and quality control.

Piping Installation 105

Piping Installation Concrete Pouring Quality Control Site Planning 105

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Looking to transform your dull concrete floors into something extraordinary? Epoxy resin flooring is a synthetic floor covering that fuses resin and hardeners to create an exceptionally tough surface over concrete floors. Safety features make epoxy particularly valuable in industrial settings.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Control flow concrete. michael.delros…. Fri, 03/06/2020 - 18:13. GCP Applied Technologies. March 06, 2020.

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Controls 78

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.

Building Performance Measurement 82

Building Performance Measurement Curing Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems 82

CCR Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

he towering skyscrapers that grace the cityscapes, the sturdy bridges that connect communities, and the intricate foundations of every home – all these marvels of construction rely heavily on a workhorse machine: the concrete pump. Imagine the backbreaking labor and logistical nightmare it would be to move tons of heavy, wet concrete by hand.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 52

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Fulton Hogan’s recent works at the Melbourne Airport have highlighted the effectiveness of rapid-hardening concrete that can withstand full loads after just one to two hours of production. That technical background was something that we appreciated because it gives you more confidence in the quality of the product.

Concrete Pouring 104

Concrete Pouring Site Planning Project Management Engineering 104

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 12, 2024

Having our own work crews to self-perform site work, concrete and carpentry is the best way to keep projects on track and with the quality that meets the standard of excellence we uphold. A concrete crew is also critical to keeping a job moving.

Carpentry 62

Carpentry Concrete Pouring Schedule Management Quality Control 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier. After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Historically, the term "high-strength concrete" (HSC) has been relative. The latest edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" (DCCM) considers HSC to be at a "strength significantly beyond that used in normal practice.". michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Quality Control 60

CivilJungle

AUGUST 20, 2020

What Is Workability of Concrete ? The diverse requirements of transportability, compatibility, mobility, stability, mixability, placeability, and finish ability of fresh concrete mentioned above are collectively referred. The workability of fresh concrete is thus a composite property. Ease Workability of Concrete.

Concrete Pouring 98

Concrete Pouring Material Handling Surveying Quality Control 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Ready mix concrete. The perishability of ready mix concrete makes it a complex product to ship. Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Contents: Concrete mix design. Sustainable concrete.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 60

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

certified a hybrid carpet as the world’s first asthma & allergy® friendly soft-surface flooring, making it scientifically proven to reduce exposure to asthma and allergy triggers and contribute to better indoor air quality (IAQ). Classrooms can also greatly benefit from hybrid carpet’s contribution to indoor air quality (IAQ).

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Also, read: IS 516:1959 Most Important Point (Method of Tests For Strength of Concrete). For that, we must take permission from different boards before you can go for the construction, like this municipal, airport authority, pollution control, etc. Testing quality of building materials. Building Permits. Architect Certificate.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Masonry 98

CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2022

What Is A Concrete Pump? A Concrete Pump is operated to transmit freshly blended concrete from the containers to where it must serve at the construction site, and therefore, it is an important differentia of any construction project. Concrete Pump on Construction Site. Types of Concrete Pump. Truck Mounted Pump .

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation Site Planning 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 24, 2020

The concrete slab is a horizontal surface of a residential building or commercial building, factories, flat, etc. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil. Sometimes in a domestic or commercial building, a thick concrete slab is constructed directly to the subsoil.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Concrete Pouring Steel Fabrication Building Design 52

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.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CivilJungle

JUNE 8, 2021

Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. There are various types of concrete construction tools are used on the construction site. Concrete construction tools help to complete the work fast with accuracy.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Heavy Lifting Transportation Material Handling 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

The post Precast Concrete Detailing: Key Considerations for Fabricators and Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Precast concrete detailing is like the unsung hero in construction. When done well, it boosts the quality and life span of the building. Plus, the design and engineering part can get pretty complex.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Concrete Pouring Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While basic temperature control remains important, integrating advanced climate control services brings measurable improvements to indoor air quality, tenant satisfaction, and building efficiency. The New Air Quality Standards Modern building tenants expect more than just cool air in summer and heat in winter.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Quality Control Flooring Systems Building Controls 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., Definition of Cast in Place Concrete.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Curing 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. In the vertical slip form system, the concrete form is surrounded by the platform which is used by the workers to stand and work safely.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Structural Systems Lifts 52

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The construction of a concrete building requires formwork to support the slabs (horizontal formwork) as well as columns and walls (vertical formwork). • The terms concrete formwork and concrete form carry the same meaning and are used interchangeably in this book. What Is Formwork? • Types of Shuttering. Wood Shuttering.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Building Codes Building Controls 52