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What Is Concrete Sand?
Brief In this guide, we are going to introduce you to this mysterious ingredient! You will learn what concrete sand is, whether it is the same as ordinary sand that we can find at the beach, what types of concrete sand exist, and what this stuff is used for in...
5 New Innovations that Could Change the Building Industry
Brief The push to boost housing supply will continue this year, and with that has come a growing number of technological innovations set to shake-up the industry. Here’s a selection of five new products that could help to change the building game. Insight...
6 Steps for Creating Better Employee Reviews
Brief An agile performance management program can improve employee engagement by creating clearly articulated goals and increasing the cycle of regular feedback, but managers will need the right training and resources to do this successfully, writes Casey Pechan....
5 Ideas for Improving Yourself in 2022
Brief If your New Year's intentions are waning, try revising core habits such as your sleep schedule, exercise routine and daily practice of visualizing success, writes Scott Eblin, who shares what he's working on. "If your mojo is fading, take a little bit of time...
How to Chase Growth Instead of Perfection
Brief Changing your focus from perfection to producing excellent work in partnership with others can help you become more efficient without sacrificing quality or affecting morale, writes self-described perfectionist Naphtali Hoff. "When we pursue excellence or high...
What is Tadelakt?
Brief Tadelakt is a lime-based plaster finished to form a durable, waterproof surface with a distinct appearance. Find out more about its uses with this handy guide. Insight Tadelakt, sometimes referred to as Moroccan plaster, is a traditional plaster...
Can Ground Glass Pozzolans Replace Fly Ash in Concrete?
Brief Coal power plants across the US are closing, and concrete producers may need to find a replacement for the coal waste product of fly ash. Experts say ground glass pozzolans could serve as a replacement, but the process for recycling glass poses challenges....
How Automation is Taking Shape in Construction
Brief Automation is set to transform construction to meet growing demand and will take on several forms. Autodesk Senior Director Mark Davis offers examples of what's in store under the heading of industrialized construction in terms of off-site and on-site...
Why you Need to Upgrade to Modern Windows
Brief Maximizes all cottage views (not just the lake), more energy efficient, long-term cost savings, little to no maintenance, noise reductionو better, natural ventilation, are the features that lead us to modern windows. Insight For a lot of us, a cottage’s...