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10 Construction Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Building (And How To Avoid Them)

Prodyogi

Building a home, office, or any structure is not just about laying bricks and pouring concrete. It’s about careful planning, understanding soil behavior, right material selection, and proper execution. Even the strongest-looking buildings can face premature failure due to avoidable mistakes.In

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Expert Tips for Pouring Concrete Slabs: Strong, Durable Foundations

CCR Magazine

Pouring concrete slabs is an essential step in many construction projects, from patios to driveways, foundations, and floors. If youre looking for professional help, consulting an experienced concreter in Geelong can ensure your concrete slab is poured correctly and efficiently.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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BildGroup: Crafting concrete

Roads Online

Now, after its proven success in holding together concrete, the word strong has an entirely different meaning. BildGroup works in and around communities every single day, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and minimise its use of raw materials. The biochar acts as a partial sand replacement in the concrete.

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site Faced with tight timelines and site constraints, the team crafted a strategy to keep critical concrete pours on a consistent schedule By Bruce Buckley A tight site forced the team to position the crane close to the building and secure it through temporary openings in the facade.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods. What Is Sustainable Construction?

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What is Concrete Spalling and What You Should Do About It

CCR Magazine

Many people think of concrete as a material that doesnt have any issues even as it ages. While concrete is a highly durable material, it can age or run into issues with its well-being, just like any other building material. What is Concrete Spalling? Why Does Concrete Spalling Happen?