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Use and Popularity of Concrete Increases by Ivy Chang, 6/15/2009
Higher demand for concrete in the last 20 years can be attributed to an exponential increase in building projects, both in the commercial and residential sectors. With this demand, the construction industry found ways to make concrete stronger, more durable, and more appropriate for the specific project through concrete additives and the construction methods. More
Improve Jobsite Safety and Productivity 06/01/2009
With a troubling economy and after a year of many jobsite accidents in the industry, start with the integration of formwork design methods proven to reduce labor, decrease construction schedule, and ensure a safe working environment. 1 Select the right formwork: Formwork, the temporary or permanent molds used to hold wet concrete until it sets, is a crucial element in concrete construction.
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World of Concrete recycles Staff - 05/04/2009
The 2009 World of Concrete continued to recycle its post-show waste and concrete. Exhibitors and attendees recycled 93 percent of the waste and concrete after the show, an increase of 12 percent over the 2008 show. Concrete walls and slabs used for demonstrations were diverted from landfills through recycling as were typical materials used at shows, according to show director Tom Cindric.
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Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota workshop Staff - 05/04/2009
At its 50th anniversary celebration, the Concrete Paving Association of Minnesota conducted its 48th annual workshop and presented several awards. Workshops concentrated on topics including economics of using concrete, sustainable benefits, current concrete projects, recycling, and more. Association members honored Ted Sexton, who is retiring as resident engineer at the Minnesota Department of ...
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Material Handling During A Flood By Ivy Chang - 04/20/2009
When spring arrives, people usually are upbeat and look forward to better weather. But, that's not the case in the Red River Valley as melting snow and rain gushed downstream and overflowed the Red River of the North until the plains of the Upper Midwest were covered with water that saturated the clay soil and then couldn't go anywhere.
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Restoring The Bricks in Roswell An apartment building dating from almost 170 years ago is restored and expanded to create new residential space in an historic Atlanta suburb.
Restoring The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum The restoration of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City involved rebuilding the museum's Pier 86 into a state-of-the-art docking facility.
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