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Staying On Track: Wireless IoT in Adjacent Construction – Enhancing Efficiency, Safety, and Resource Conservation

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the dynamic realm of urban infrastructure expansion, there are few challenges as intricate and demanding as adjacent construction projects. In this article, we delve into a compelling case study: the construction of a light rail extension adjacent to a heavily utilized freight rail corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Carbon emission concerns are rapidly changing delivery requirements for construction projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. Construction guidelines are evolving, and contractors are increasingly required to use concrete, steel, glass and asphalt materials with lower carbon footprints than the industry average.

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Five Ways to Accelerate Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic.

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Siplast Opens Cutting-Edge Research Facility

CCR Magazine

The companys RISE CenterResearch, Innovate, Support, and Evolvespecializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions. The 12,500-square-foot facility features best-in-class capabilities and equipment, including an advanced wind pressure testing unit with a 10,000-lb.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof tanking techniques. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. Will there be valuables (ex, library books, medical equipment, luxury cars, household items, etc.)

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Specifying Below Grade Waterproofing. Extreme climate conditions bring additional challenges for waterproofing below grade structures. Waterproof concrete.

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Siplast Unveils Advanced Storm Testing Facility

CCR Magazine

The companys RISE CenterResearch, Innovate, Support, and Evolvespecializes in testing its premium roofing and waterproofing products under simulated storm conditions. The 12,500-square-foot facility features best-in-class capabilities and equipment, including an advanced wind pressure testing unit with a 10,000-lb. </p>