Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

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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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. This is critical when it comes to ground-up excavation, concrete, and the MEP trades to all facets of carpentry or finished trades such as flooring and painting.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 10, 2016

In its 41st year of showcasing innovative products, equipment and machinery and new technologies for the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete 2016 held its largest show since 2009. This year’s show spanned 743,889 net square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb.

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The Constructor

APRIL 2, 2020

I would appreciate some expert advice regarding a commercial concrete driveway we had installed about 30 months ago. It meant to be 32MPa (although.

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Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Last week, the Construction Business Owner team attended the 2016 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show allows construction professionals to gain insight into cutting-edge technology and trends in the commercial concrete and masonry industries.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Edward Owens Photo Mehaniq/courtesy Bigstockphoto.com Graffiti and vandalism have become increasingly common threats to commercial properties across the United States. For instance, in the second half of 2023 alone, the San Francisco Bay Area recorded more than 10,000 instances of graffiti on commercial properties.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 2, 2020

Concrete admixture. Mid-range water reducers – These admixtures provide superior placeability and finishing for concrete flatwork, in commercial and high-end residential construciton. Air detraining agents – These liquid air-detraining admixtures reduce the level of plastic air in non air-entrained concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 20, 2020

Protecting steel in concrete. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures. Corrosion of reinforcement and other embedded steel elements is the leading cause of deterioration and loss of durability in concrete structures.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. The Largest Commercial Construction Event in 2016! Everything starts at World of Concrete.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 20, 2016

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will be exhibiting at World of Concrete in Las Vegas, February 2-5, 2016. More About World of Concrete. Everything starts at World of Concrete. It’s the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2022

What Is Micro Concrete? Micro concrete is a cement-based coating that is used as a thin layer on different surfaces like tiles, wood, etc to give a look and feel of real concrete at less cost. The layer of micro concrete is about 2-3mm thick. How Is It Different from Conventional Concrete? Less Water Demand.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 22, 2018

Tom Merritt is an example of how a local contractor transformed his company into a leading commercial civil, earthwork and concrete company by focusing on continuous improvement. After working as a laborer and doing side jobs on weekends using his truck, trailer and tractor, he started Merritt Contracting Inc.,

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges. concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. michael.delros…. June 09, 2020.

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The Constructor

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

It is a common sight to see concrete pumps being used in a large-scale commercial construction project. However, these cutting-edge concrete pumping.

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HardHatChat

MAY 12, 2015

I tell you this because I think it’s a great example of how the commercial construction industry can stay relevant and keep current, despite the fact that there is very little innovation in the construction process itself. We still pour concrete and erect steel as we did decades ago, we still lay brick in mortar on brick, etc.

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The Constructor

JULY 1, 2020

In any construction project, be it commercial, residential, or industrial, excavation is a very crucial activity. A sound concrete foundation.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Are you putting the right fiber for the right purpose in your concrete? There are myriad options when it comes to fiber reinforced concrete, and it can be confusing to determine the right type of reinforcement for each application. Microfibers are used in concrete to reduce plastic shrinkage cracks. Phillip.fry@gc….

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Residential house site should be located away from the busy commercial roads. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. This aspect saves quite a bit in the cost of the building. Residential site should not be located near workshops, factories, because such locations are subjected to continuous noise.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 22, 2020

photo courtesy of Hili and Concrete Sencors. The only thing slower than watching paint dry is, well, watching concrete dry. Proper curing of concrete is extremely important, though, for quality and safety reasons. Perhaps equally important is proper testing and documentation of the concrete’s strength over time.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 21, 2012

Much of the remaining idealization has been done of authors of the commercial computer programs. This tedium has been removed by commercial analysis programs which contain pre-processors which do this automatically. Fig: Converting points loads to uniformly distributed loads.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 5, 2017

When it comes to choosing a site for a commercial construction or CRE project, finding the perfect match between a brand or concept and an available space is one of the most important steps in the planning process. What will it take to build out the space? Will any “unbranding” be necessary?

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A key factor in successful commercial guardrail application is the attachment of the posts to the substructure (substrate). All of them can be used in conjunction with various types of connecting hardware, including lag screws, thru bolts, expansion anchors (for concrete), and other specialty connection hardware. Base (surface) mount.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.

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Construction Today

JULY 26, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of the commercial concrete industry, innovation is paramount. AggrePlex, a pioneering waste-to-value company, has introduced a groundbreaking product, PozzoDyne, that promises to revolutionize the industry.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete mix design. We explore conventional concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and a new form called "control flow concrete" that bridges the gap between conventional and self-consolidating. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Concrete is a tremendously useful and flexible material: building foundations, roads, walkways, bridges, and other infrastructure utilize concrete for its strength, durability, and plasticity in formation. When it comes to carbon impact, concrete is responsible for an estimated eight percent of global carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete batching. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Reduce concrete cracking.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete batching. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Reduce concrete cracking.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor. Why prepare the concrete slab? But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. But just as important as these—and often overlooked—is careful preparation of the concrete slab. What constitutes a good concrete slab prep?

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Concrete calculator. The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. Concrete admixtures. concrete admixture strux app icon blog hero. Commercial buildings. michael.delros…. February 20, 2020.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. Topics include: Reclaiming unused concrete. Mitigating risks in concrete production. . . michael.delros….

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

After breaking its lay speed record of 200 blocks laid per hour , the robot is now taking on commercial structures. Started on September 1, 2020, the commercial building, located in Perth, Western Australia, was composed of a double brick cavity wall 15 courses high on the exterior and 4 courses high on the interior.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2023

A spin-off from the state-owned VTT Technical Research Centre recently secured funding to commercialize its system of mineralizing carbon dioxide while curing precast concrete elements at atmospheric pressure.

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HardHatChat

JULY 28, 2017

With so much activity in the sector related to new store expansion, scouting new sites and making remodeling plans, smart grocery brands are tapping commercial construction partners with expertise in grocery store development to help navigate specific considerations that come with a grocery store construction project.

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BD+C

JULY 10, 2020

Three ways COVID-19 is redefining commercial design, from touchless spaces to enhanced outdoor amenities. . • The world’s first building made from carbon-fiber reinforced concrete, a lightweight, thinner, bendable form of concrete. •

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