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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

Materials used in manufacturing comply with current industry standards such as BSEN206:2013 + A2:2021 for concrete specifications. Use temporary props every 1,200mm for spans exceeding 1,200mm, and keep these in place until the mortar fully cures. This prevents potential sagging or structural damage during the curing process.

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How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

Construction Dive

A construction worker wets concrete to slow its curing so that he can do the finish work as temperatures climbed into the mid-90s on June 23, 2025, in Chicago, Ill. In a series of interviews, experts on workplace health, employment law and climate science told HR Dive how employers may develop such plans. Last months U.S.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

Photo courtesy of Clark Construction Solutions Driven Demolition began when the pandemic hit, then foundation work followed in 2021. But the isolators on either end of the building were free to move to accommodate shrinking and alleviate stress as the concrete cured, with the ends sliding about 1 to 1.5 as predicted.

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Internally cured bridges stand the test of time

Construction Specifier

Internally cured concrete has been shown to reduce instances of both autogenous and dry shrinkage to decrease the potential for early-age cracking. This supports a concrete that is less permeable and, thereby, more resistant to chloride attack than traditionally cured mixes.

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Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 15:24. February 18, 2021. This means that polyurea systems cure faster, which can help contractors complete their work faster. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Construction on the extension portion of Sunport went to bid in April 2021, and the new roadway was completed in June 2023. Construction was completed over the winter season, from November to April, which created challenges with protecting the concrete during the curing process in extreme cold temperatures.

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Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 15:24. February 18, 2021. This means that polyurea systems cure faster, which can help contractors complete their work faster. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes.