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

Construction Specifier

The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

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Lessons learned in masonry: Presenting 10 useful tips from the field

Construction Specifier

Each project is unique, but there are some common mistakes, problems, and inefficiencies that occur on a regular basis, affecting the cost, schedule, or performance of building enclosures. Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction.

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Astec: Presenting the future

Roads Online

We were able to present all our products, not only from the infrastructure side of the business, but also aggregate, mining, quarrying, asphalt and concrete plant manufacturing and more,” Boil says. He says the new models build on already successful products in Australia. To read the magazine, click here.

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Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide

Civil + Structural Engineer

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

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

UK Construction Blog

Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?

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This Bus Facility Could Revolutionize Green Infrastructure

Construction Daily News

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. The Lynx facility presents a compelling case study. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. This approach needs challenging. The reality?

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

The Army Corps is performing this project in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, its non-federal sponsor, and Army Corps Contractor, Weeks Marine of Cranford, New Jersey. Presently, most of the beach construction has been completed and the remainder of the project will be worked on in 2024.