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President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) President Gianfranco Di Cicco recognized three DFI members with President’s Awards at the DFI 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, this past October. Hawthorne, N.J. The awards were presented on behalf of Di Cicco by incoming DFI President James Johnson. Mary Ellen Large, P.E.,

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. This includes unfinished, basic utility spaces such as car parks and workshops where some seepage and damp patches are tolerable. . Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. This includes unfinished, basic utility spaces such as car parks and workshops where some seepage and damp patches are tolerable. . Phillip.fry@gc….

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. For instance, you can construct fabric structures for mining operations and storage equipment for landscaping, construction, and automotive businesses.

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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

The modular construction system has been gaining acceptance as it presents a viable solution to address these challenges by optimizing labor resources, reducing on-site construction time and improving project predictability. The house was carefully built in modular sections by the students in the school’s workshop.

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Michael G. Smith Writes about the Value of Cob

Natural Building

I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993. When the workshop was over, I approached the instructor, Ianto Evans of the Cob Cottage Company, and asked if I could join his team. That’s where hands-on building workshops come in. Find out more at The Cob Research Institute ).

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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.