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

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications.

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Wates to finish Tolent’s Vaux job in Sunderland

Construction Enquirer

The structural frames, floor slabs, and external walls for the new apartment blocks have been assembled by light gauge steel framing specialist Sigmat, which recommenced work on site in May and is due to complete this element of the development next month. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to finish.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.

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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Chino Valley Unified School District Administration HQ

Civil + Structural Engineer

Ware Malcomb’s interior architecture and design team focused on classic aesthetics that complement the school’s colors while introducing pops of color, neutral colors, and accent paints. General contracting services for the project were provided by Xebec Building Company.

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BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door to Withstand 30-foot Head of Water

Civil + Structural Engineer

NEW HAVEN, CT – The BILCO Company has introduced a new flood-tight floor access door that can withstand a 30-foot head of water from the topside, adding another component to its line of specialty access products for commercial applications. An optional Thermion Safetrax non-skid cover finish can also be included on the doors.

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Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space

UK Construction Blog

The post Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Regular maintenance through daily sweeping, pH-neutral cleaning, and immediate spill removal extends the life of epoxy floors, with reapplication of maintenance coats recommended every 3-5 years depending on usage.

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Somero Donates S-485 Laser Screed® for 2025 CIM Auction

CCR Magazine

The S-485 provides unmatched performance, productivity and Golden Trowel Award winning quality, over chaired rebar or mesh, double mat rebar, ice rinks, freezer slabs and over in-floor heat tubes. It is essential. If you have a job that needs high numbers but cant get an S-22E in there, you must use a small screed.