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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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A winning foundation: Solid defense with low carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. It achieved 52.4 The facility was designed by architects Shive-Hattery and ZGF Architects and built by Sellen Construction.

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How to Choose the Right Contractor for Concrete Driveways in Sydney

UK Construction Blog

Ask them: Do I need a permit for this driveway? There are different grades, additives, and curing techniques. 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. A seasoned Sydney contractor will already know the drill.

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

ENR Construction

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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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space

UK Construction Blog

Allow adequate curing time before moving heavy items back into the garage. Most flooring materials require specific environmental conditions for optimal installation. Install during mild weather with moderate humidity levels to prevent issues with adhesion or expansion.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

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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Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

This move not only improves jobsite efficiency and safety, it can eliminate the added permitting and red tape that’s often involved with hot work on a jobsite. This means that polyurea systems cure faster, which can help contractors complete their work faster. Building Envelope Solutions. Waterproofing. Product Applications.