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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

The post Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Before you default to familiar methods, this post walks you through sensor-guided fills, modular panels, and hybrid vapour controls that builders are already testing onsite. each year for decades.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction

For Construction Pros

Cutting-edge automation is revolutionizing road construction, but the truth is it may never be a fully autonomous operation, and thats a good thing. This included a stop at the Wirtgen Group booth to talk to about Vogele’s latest machine control systems. That conversation between systems is key. How close are we to it?

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Serge Ferrari Group Announces Winner of Custom Color Contest

CCR Magazine

Serge Ferrari Group , a leader indesigning, developing, and manufacturing innovative composite fabrics, proudly announces the winner of the companys international contest, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Soltis 502 Proof, the companys flagship waterproof membrane fabric.

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Boost Efficiency and Profit with Truck Scales

CCR Magazine

However, traditional truck scale systems severely constrain productivity and profits through fixed concrete setups obstructing traffic flows once installed. These obstacles incurred by antiquated truck scales compel upgrading to advanced systems matching contemporary transportation needs.

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Hurricanes and flooding: Advancing building strategies for resilience

Construction Specifier

Evaluating materials and construction techniques informs material selection, improves building methods, creates better designs, and ensures regulatory compliance. Flood testing measures how well materials and systems resist water intrusion, hydrostatic pressure, and prolonged flood exposure.

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LSU Civil Engineering Professor Wins NSF CAREER for Homebuilding

CCR Magazine

Lin’s latest research project, funded by a nearly $630,000 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, is taking characteristics from mud dauber nests and the root systems of fungi to design 3D-printed soil for sustainable, durable, and cost-effective earthen buildings. </p>