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Modern Construction Techniques for Flood Damage Protection

CCR Magazine

Elevated Foundations An effective way to protect buildings from floods is by elevating the foundation above the flood level. This involves raising the lowest floor structure by at least one foot above the BFE. Stem wall foundations: These are raised concrete walls that support the structure above the flood level.

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Mapei systems safeguard future at Northcroft Lido

Specification Product Update

A comprehensive Mapei system – including structural repair and waterproofing products – has been used to renovate the historic Lido at Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury. Mapei products were supplied by Resapol, with works carried out by Structural Renovations on behalf of Main Contractor, Universal Civils & Build.

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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

UK Construction Blog

By prioritizing this assessment, project managers can make informed decisions on location, design, and construction materials, ensuring that the structure is safe and sustainable in the face of potential water-related challenges. This may involve elevating structures, using flood-resistant materials, or creating damage systems.

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The Importance of As-Built Drawings in Construction Projects

iField Smart

Architectural – Architectural as-built drawings are a collection of drawings that show how a building or other structure was completed. Imagine it as a map or blueprint of the completed structure, complete with all the construction details.

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The Importance of As-Built Drawings in Construction Projects

iField Smart

Architectural – Architectural as-built drawings are a collection of drawings that show how a building or other structure was completed. Imagine it as a map or blueprint of the completed structure, complete with all the construction details.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. Project Location Map for the Union Beach, New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. We saved him and did about 200 rescues that night.” Credit: USACE.

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Using masonry for wet flood-proofing

Construction Specifier

Dry flood-proofing implies a new design for a structure or retrofit additions to an existing facility that prevents the entry of flood waters. A common, last-minute dry flood-proofing technique is to wall in the structure with sand-bags, thereby blocking rising flood waters. These maps establish the base flood elevation (BFE).

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