Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2025

By Howard Jancy Photos courtesy Custom Building Products Single-component grouts, which do not require the addition of water or epoxy resins at the job site, have evolved significantly over the years. material standard required new test methods. Photos courtesy Custom Building Products Single-component grouts never require a sealer.

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NH Construction Law

MARCH 22, 2025

When an owner hires a contractor to perform work, there is an expectation that the contractor will adhere to the express and implied contract terms, the ultimate goal being to build what the contract calls for in a proper, safe and timely manner, free of claims from injured third parties or unpaid suppliers and subcontractors. ” Fitz v.

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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. When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The installation process involves thorough preparation (diamond grinding, cleaning and moisture barrier application), followed by professional epoxy application and a proper curing period of 5-7 days for optimal results. Epoxy flooring is a thermosetting polymer that creates a rigid plastic material when mixed with a hardener.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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. Why Does Concrete Spalling Happen? How Do You Prevent Concrete Spalling?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 8, 2025

Cracked, crumbling, or poorly finished plaster is no longer just an eyesore; it signals deeper issues with building standards and ongoing maintenance. Recent reports highlight how damage to plaster is becoming more common, contributing to a growing list of defects in both new builds and older properties across the country.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

There are different grades, additives, and curing techniques. Materials, excavation, reinforcement, sealing—everything should be clear. Whether you’re fixing a crumbling old path or building from scratch, picking the right contractor can save you stress, money, and years of driveway drama. If they mumble or guess, move on.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Frank June 16, 2025 Yellowstone National Park with its thermal geysers, bubbling mud pots and abundant wildlife is unlike any other place on earth, so it makes sense that building in this gem of the U.S. We had to have a liquid cooling system for the concrete and monitor the temperature to make sure it was curing properly.” —Jon

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Your primary purpose guides decisions on layout, materials, and budget allocation. Most flooring materials require specific environmental conditions for optimal installation. Allow adequate curing time before moving heavy items back into the garage. Consider temperature and humidity during installation.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

This growing problem underscores the need for specifiers to take proactive measures to protect building exteriors during the design and construction phases and beyond. By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs.

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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. The chemical reaction between these components forms a rigid, plastic-like material that bonds firmly to the substrate beneath.

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For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. This involves leveraging BIM (Building Information Modeling) for detailed concrete designs, connecting those models directly to the field.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Brighton’s Secret Building Material Stroll along the crescents and terraces of Brighton & Hove and you’ll see Regency façades, intricate iron balconies and colourful render. Behind many of those plastered walls lies a lesser-known material— bungaroosh —responsible for both the city’s charm and many of its structural headaches.

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Roads Online

APRIL 30, 2025

SAMI is committed to ensuring that the new bio-based materials integrated into traditional bituminous materials comply with all safety requirements. The SAMIGreen CRUMBflex represents a significant advancement in sustainable construction materials. As we move forward, sustainability remains a core focus for SAMI.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 5, 2025

This is why when Michigan Innovation Headquarters (MI-HQ) renovated a former Eastern Michigan University College of Business building to house University of Michigan Medicine (Michigan Medicine) facilities, they paid as much attention to the stairs in the parking garage as they did to the patient-facing areas inside the building.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. With high-performance materials and skilled craftsmanship, their experience ensures your construction goals are achieved with precision and care.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

These epoxy coatings protect concrete surfaces from aggressive industrial environments and prevent the intrusion of corrosive elements that would otherwise attack cementitious materials and steel reinforcement while meeting all USDA/FDA guidelines for use in federally inspected facilities.

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For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

The width and the severity of the joint damage, along with operational demands, will dictate the type of joint repair material to use. Joint repair materials fall into one of two types – semi-rigid or structural. Scott Metzger Jun 9, 2025 Metzger/McGuire An example of wide filler speration that will require repair. Whats Your Type?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2025

With clear, practical strategies and expert advice, this guide aims to simplify damp proofing and provide actionable steps for tackling common moisture problems in any building. This is the most common form in modern buildings, especially those with poor ventilation. Each type harms building materials differently.

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ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2025

Photo courtesy of Hoar Construction July 21, 2025 With construction of its new Activities Community Wellness Building, George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., Photo courtesy of Hoar Construction July 21, 2025 With construction of its new Activities Community Wellness Building, George Mason University in Fairfax, Va.,

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

To provide enough space for the new building, the decision was made to design the building to cross over Wilshire Blvd. The idea for the Geffen Galleries solidified after LACMA decided to replace the four buildings comprising its east campus that were originally built in the 1950s and 1960s to house its permanent collection.

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BD+C

APRIL 23, 2013

Contractors wet the fabric to activate the cement; the product is cured to 80% strength within 24 hours. Architects Concrete Technology Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Materials Building Technology Military Construction Concrete Structural Materials Walls and Partitions'

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather hybrid-acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Only requiring four people to set up the Printer, the NEXCON was designed to undertake a variety of types of builds, from smaller format homes to completely customizable homes, industrial buildings, and retail structures. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 17, 2025

Project stakeholders can mitigate these economic and ecological costs by using less permeable, more durable and more resilient concrete materials to extend a bridges service life. Internally cured concrete has been shown to reduce instances of both autogenous and dry shrinkage to decrease the potential for early-age cracking.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 19, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, May 16, 2023 — Solidia Technologies , a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance construction and building material solutions, has announced its first concrete products manufacturing plant.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

Carbon Locked Precast Concrete achieves this by incorporating recycled industrial by-products, such as fly ash and slag, into concrete production, along with harnessing the Carbon Cure injection system, a groundbreaking technology that injects carbon directly into the concrete mix.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 25, 2023

The new material offers builders a more sustainable way to apply concrete casts in the construction process in order to reduce waste and lower the overall environmental impact of new building projects. Read more Environmental Building Materials Sustainability Building Materials

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CivilJungle

MARCH 1, 2021

What Is Curing of Concrete? Curing performs a crucial role in the growth as well as the resilience of concrete strengths. Such an approach is termed the curing of concrete. Why Curing Is Important? Method for the Cure of the Concrete: The draining water mostly on the concrete surface is used to cure the concrete.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 30, 2020

An innovative sustainable building material project by a team of civil engineering students from Tamil Nadu has won an award at a competition organized by the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute. “The low-cost, good-quality Replast building products do not compromise the mechanical properties and durability.

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Prodyogi

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Prevention is always better than cure, especially when it comes to protecting your building from water damage. A well-waterproofed roof can significantly reduce the risk of leaks and the associated costs of repairs. adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. However, its color consistency is hard to control, and it does take longer to cure.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2019

. “The process of structurally making a building with hempcrete is not very far from a conventional building,” he said. “You need to give it a minimum of six weeks to cure — that’s the primary cure. The post Hempcrete is Gaining Popularity in Australia appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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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.

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