by GCO | May 11, 2022 | experts
Brief Even though a solid majority of construction companies assign digital transformation a high priority, only 15% have actually begun the process, according to a Dodge Construction Network survey. David Brian Ward, CEO of Safe Site Check In, reviews four factors...
by GCO | May 10, 2022 | experts
Brief An excess of specified masonry strength may come at the cost of the ability to form a strong bond, John Chrysler writes. Chrysler explores how individual masonry materials work together to achieve the best combination of strength and bonding and avoid the...
by GCO | Apr 19, 2022 | experts
Brief Additively manufactured houses, many of which are made with concrete mixes, are popping up around the world, from a single-family house in the US to a 3D-printed apartment building in China. Meanwhile, the Fibonacci House in British Columbia is the first...
by GCO | Apr 14, 2022 | experts
Brief A study of two timber frame building systems has shown, perhaps unsurprisingly, that the less activity done on site, the lower the risk of an accident on site. Insight The study, commissioned by Stewart Milne Group for the Advanced Industrialised Methods...
by GCO | Apr 14, 2022 | experts
Brief The ability to install precast concrete quickly while ensuring quality control contributes to a strong business case for the material, but its “hidden nature” prevents it from being top-of-mind among engineers, writes Craig Yeack. However, a strong...
by GCO | Apr 13, 2022 | experts
Brief Foam concrete, also known as lightweight cellular concrete, offers a lighter alternative to traditional concrete. Foam concrete is made with a liquid concrete slurry instead of coarse aggregate, and is suitable for applications such as void filling...
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