4 Keys to Digital Transformation in Construction

4 Keys to Digital Transformation in Construction

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...
Strength vs. Bonding for Masonry Components

Strength vs. Bonding for Masonry Components

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...
A Look at Pioneering 3D-printed Homes Around the World

A Look at Pioneering 3D-printed Homes Around the World

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...
Study Shows Prefabrication Reduces Site Hazards By 20%

Study Shows Prefabrication Reduces Site Hazards By 20%

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...
Precast Holds Great But Mostly Hidden Potential

Precast Holds Great But Mostly Hidden Potential

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...
Foam Concrete Can Be Used in Many Ways

Foam Concrete Can Be Used in Many Ways

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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