The Importance of Choosing Sustainable Materials in Industrial Construction
It is no secret that the cost of construction has gone up significantly in recent years. Material increases and labor shortages are just...
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Max Rodriguez
- Nov 20, 2022
Top 4 Key Drivers of Sustainable Development in the Construction Industry
Summary Top 4 Key Drivers of Sustainable Development in the Construction Industry and Built environment. Climate Change Equity Health and...
Fathima Khan
- Nov 14, 2022
What is GRP and its Uses in the Construction Industry
Image by GripClad WHAT IS GRP? Glass-reinforced plastic, known as GRP, is a type of composite material that is made out of plastic that...
Amina Thajudeen
- Oct 31, 2022
3D Printing in construction: Prospects and Challenges
The construction industry generates approximately $10 trillion in annual revenue, accounting for roughly 6% of global GDP. Indeed,...
Structures Insider
- Oct 17, 2022
GFRC Wall Panels | Insulating Panels For Energy Efficiency
GFRC wall panels, or glass fiber-reinforced concrete panels, are an innovative type of construction material. Unlike traditional...
Structures Insider
- Oct 10, 2022
Identifying Sustainable Opportunities in the Construction Industry
SUMMARY 1. The type of project: buildings vs other civil engineering infrastructure 2. The procurement route of a project 3. The client’s...
Structures Insider
- Sep 26, 2022
Challenges and Benefits of implementing sustainability on a Project and Organisation level
Quick Take Implementing sustainability on a project level could be verified by acquiring a building certificate such as LEED or BREEAM...
Nafisa Nazneen Choudhury
- May 9, 2022
Know About 3D Printed Concrete
It's no surprise that firms are looking into adopting 3D printing in building now that 3D printing devices are readily available
2050 Materials
- Apr 13, 2022
Environmental regulations in construction — What’s changing?
by 2050 Materials Building regulations are crucial drivers for change. Over the last decade, regulatory compliance was concentrated on...
Amina Thajudeen
- Mar 21, 2022
Fresh vs Hard Properties of Concrete | Explained
Introduction Concrete is an artificial building material obtained by mixing cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water in...
Max Rodriguez
- Mar 15, 2022
The Rebirth of Earth: Low embodied-energy construction method
Introduction In concern with embodied energy in construction, I attempt to find an ecologically friendly material. Through researching...
Max Rodriguez
- Feb 9, 2022
What are the Advantages of using Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete instead of traditional Rebar?
SFRC Overview Fibre-reinforced concrete is a composite material comprised of traditional concrete and steel fibres (look picture below)....
Structures Insider
- Jan 16, 2022
Why is a wood structure better at withstanding an earthquake than steel?
by Merkur Alibali Wood vs Steel Wood buildings are lighter and less expensive to build. Based on current building codes wood structures...
Structures Insider
- Dec 20, 2020
What are the different types of bituminous surfaces?
Post from: Lochan Yadav What is Bituminous Road The bituminous road consists of their surface with bituminous materials which is also...
Structures Insider
- Oct 5, 2020
Applications of prestressed concrete
A beam resting on supports at each end trends to bend under its own weight and under applied loading. This causes compression along the top
Max Rodriguez
- Feb 21, 2020
CMG Headquarters - Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Structure
General Informationℹ️ Location: East Third Ring Road Guanghua Road Beijing, China Construction dates: 1 June 2004 - 16 May 2012 Floor...
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