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A New Era of Bridge Construction Technology Lands in the U.S.

Civil + Structural Engineer

Eau Claire, WI: In the world of bridge construction, the differences between cast-in-place and precast methods have always presented one primary trade-off: durability versus speed. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm helps install mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A heavy lifting solutions firm recently helped install five distinct types of 20 roof panels at Portland International Airport (PDX), Oregon, as part of a terminal expansion project aiming to double the airport size. Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install the 20 roof panels while avoiding passenger disruption.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm assists in installation of mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A heavy lifting solutions firm recently helped install five distinct types of 20 roof panels at Portland International Airport (PDX), Oregon, as part of a terminal expansion project aiming to double the airport size. Mammoet was contracted to jack up, transport, and install the 20 roof panels while avoiding passenger disruption.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. 19 Different types of slabs in construction are as follows. Effortless constructability of the economy within the formwork. Less construction time is required.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Revolution in the construction industry: artificial intelligence 6.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.