Construction Specifier

JUNE 26, 2025

Photos courtesy Huntsman Building Solutions and Groupe Valco In any construction project, the integrity of a building’s foundation is paramount. If the water infiltrates, it can cause severe damage, including cracks, mold growth, and erosion of building materials.

Waterproofing Systems

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Kopsida over email in June 2025.

Concrete Pouring

For Construction Pros

JULY 22, 2025

Jonathan Kozlowski Jul 22, 2025 American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) @Rok - stock.adobe.com Don Weaver, president of Weaver-Bailey Contractors and the 2025 Board of Directors Chairman of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA ) and Edward Wessel, president/COO of Hi-Way Paving Inc. PTO, mid-year bonus, training.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Commercial applications benefit from epoxy’s ability to withstand heavy machinery and frequent traffic, particularly in Portsmouth’s warehouses, industrial estates, retail outlets and office buildings. Looking to transform your dull concrete floors into something extraordinary?

Flooring Systems

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Jackhammers reach 90-110 decibels during concrete breaking work. Impact drivers create 85-100 decibels when fastening materials. Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction. Concrete breakers produce sustained noise above 100 decibels for hours during structural removal work.

Environmental Impact Assessment

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

This remarkable material can be tailored with features like anti-slip properties for safety or self-smoothing for a polished appearance, making it suitable for domestic, industrial and commercial environments alike. This creates a robust surface that adheres effectively to concrete, wood, and even wall surfaces.

Flooring Systems

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Flooring Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

When it comes to construction, concrete is a cornerstone of strength and durability. Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. Heres how they add value to your project: 1.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 26, 2025

Plus, recommendations for low-carbon concrete projects. None of this would be possible today without two of the world’s oldest construction materials — cement and concrete. After all, technology can only operate if it’s housed in resilient infrastructure made primarily of concrete. What Makes a Dependable Data Center?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Poirier Designed to connect directly with the city of Los Angeles, the David Geffen Galleries is itself a sculpture, featuring exposed architectural concrete. Photo courtesy of Clark Construction June 16, 2025 Concrete and glass. Raw, untouched finishes. A single level. No interior columns. SOM joined in 2015.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. But what if concrete could go from environmental liability to environmental asset? The concrete becomes a carbon capture solution.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

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Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image: stock.adobe.com/ aboutmomentsimages The Mickleham Road Upgrade- Stage 1 has used a new concrete mix which holds the potential to help decarbonise the construction industry. The new mix uses specially treated waste clay as a replacement for some of the cement binder in concrete, leading to a reduction in CO 2 emissions.

Concrete Pouring

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

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Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

Concrete Pouring

GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Building on Brownfields. With urban space at a premium, developers are finding it difficult to locate unspoiled sites to build on. However, many sites are viable for building, if properly remediated. The concrete is then poured directly onto the membrane. . Use an inert material. Phillip.fry@gc….

Waterproofing Systems

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

How Is Concrete Made. Concrete is a composite material composed of fine and coarse aggregat e bonded together with a fluid cement ( cement paste ) that hardens (cures) over time. When aggregate is mixed with dry cement and water , the mixture forms a fluid slurry that is easily poured and moulded into shape.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. Delamination—Exposure to moisture or excessive pH can cause the separation of the carpet’s backing layers and deterioration of the carpet material.

Flooring Systems

Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2024

Unlike traditional garages, which are typically enclosed and attached to a building, these metal buildings installed are open-sided and can be put independently in a driveway, backyard, or any suitable outdoor space. You can even ask for assistance from a metal carport builder where you bought your materials.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

Painting/finishing

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

Concrete Pouring

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 20, 2023

Waterproofing deeper basements, foundations and other below grade spaces takes special considerations that are vital to the life of the building. With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of high end residential, commercial and mixed-use building projects.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. But before making a decision, builders must weigh the pros and cons of using commercial concrete stairs. Pouring concrete could be a costly operation. It Saves Time And Money.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. A staggering 8% of total global carbon dioxide emissions come from cement manufacture alone. Bamboo is an incredibly fast-growing and carbon-neutral building material.

Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete. Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Control flow concrete.

Concrete Pouring

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? There are many factors that go into a successful flooring installation project, from selecting an appropriate floor material to a proper installation procedure. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab.

Concrete Pouring

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

Building Performance Measurement

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems.

Roofing Systems

CivilJungle

MAY 1, 2022

What Is A Concrete Pump? A Concrete Pump is operated to transmit freshly blended concrete from the containers to where it must serve at the construction site, and therefore, it is an important differentia of any construction project. Concrete Pump on Construction Site. Types of Concrete Pump. Truck Mounted Pump .

Concrete Pouring

Plant & Civil Engineer

AUGUST 21, 2023

When a concrete vibrator manufacturer had difficulties with the vanes installed in its vibrators it sought a solution from Vesconite Bearings – and experienced encouraging results. The concrete vibrator manufacturer that eventually tested Vesconite Superlube had a pneumatic vibrator design that was attached to moulds.

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

JANUARY 7, 2021

Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. For slope protection with wire mesh and in some confined areas wherever prosaic concreting canno t be done. Shotcrete & Concrete.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

he towering skyscrapers that grace the cityscapes, the sturdy bridges that connect communities, and the intricate foundations of every home – all these marvels of construction rely heavily on a workhorse machine: the concrete pump. Imagine the backbreaking labor and logistical nightmare it would be to move tons of heavy, wet concrete by hand.

Concrete Pouring

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), with occupied buildings being responsible for nearly 40% of global GHG emissions, according to Architecture2030. Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change.

Building Materials

CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Pavers, often known as paving stones, are flat building components typically used for outdoor flooring and can be fashioned from stone, brick, or concrete. These blocks are widely available at hardware and home improvement stores, online from the manufacturer, and even in homemade versions. Concrete pavers: $20.00

Concrete Pouring

CivilJungle

APRIL 26, 2020

What Is Concrete? Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement , aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. The first use of concrete was by the Roman Empire. The Pantheon is the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, built-in 120 A.D. Different Types of Concrete. Dry lean Concrete.

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