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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Lintec & Linhoff: From Africa to Australia

Roads Online

The CSD2500B offers tremendous benefits to owners who choose to use it as a permanent plant, as the components that are built-in, enclosed and protected within the container wall extend the lifespan of all the wholeplant. In Africa, the Lintec CSD2500B worked on a 14.2-kilometre

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Deep energy retrofits: The future of sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2.

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Reds10 starts RAF bunks

The Construction Index

When complete, the new Officers’ Mess annex will have a hugely positive impact on those commissioned personnel living on the station and those who visit for courses and conferences.” RAF Cosford station commander Wing Commander Penny Brade said: "RAF Cosford has continued to grow in recent years.

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Blackwood invests £3.5m in Cat machines

The Construction Index

Robot brickie builds Durham houses 20 hours A bricklaying robot is making its UK debut in Durham. Government brings in consultants for greener roads 4 hours National Highways has commissioned consultants to produce a new environmental sustainability strategy. in Cat machines Share Share Share Share Blackwood invests £3.5m