by GCO | Jul 26, 2022 | News
Brief Concrete work can be challenging in climates such as the Middle East, where water evaporation can compromise the workability and strength of the concrete, writes Jose Vera-Agullo from Acciona. Vera-Agullo writes that Acciona added ice flakes to the concrete...
by GCO | Jul 26, 2022 | News
Brief Stepping outside the norm of 8.5-ft (2.6-m)-wide tiny home construction, Colorado’s MitchCraft has created a stunning extra-wide micro home on wheels that could even convert the tiny lifestyle skeptic. Insight Dubbed Kay’s Tiny Home, this new...
by GCO | Jul 25, 2022 | Water Engineering
Author(s) Authors: Changli Chen Rongfei Chen Abstract This paper reviews and summarises the use of magnesium oxide (MgO) in hydraulic concrete in the following projects in China: Baishan hydropower station unexpectedly discovered the beneficial effects of MgO;...
by GCO | Jul 25, 2022 | Articles, Podcasts
Episode Info For contractors and the reconstruction and repair of the country’s infrastructure, hydrodemolition can be a key element in the efficiency of a job. This Digging Deeper episode features an interview with Keith Armishaw, business development manager for...
by GCO | Jul 22, 2022 | News
Brief RIBA has revealed six finalists that make up this year’s shortlist for the Stirling Prize, the premier award in UK architecture. Highlights include a light-filled library designed to last 400 years and the renovation of a tired 1980s office building....
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