What is Tilt up Concrete Construction? Tilt up Concrete Wall Panels.
Tilt up concrete construction process is used for building of schools, office buildings, houses etc, ranging from single storey to multiple story …
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Marble Formation, Characteristics, and Applications
Marble has been used since ancient times in sculpture and as a decorative construction material. It has been a symbol of beauty in the grand buildings …
Continue ReadingInsight at Organic and Dynamic Architecture
Since the beginning of architecture, values such as balance and strength were the basis for all design, but recently a tendency to the adoption of …
Continue ReadingWhat are Formwork Systems?
The formwork sector is being influenced by the requirements of improved workplace safety and crane-independent systems that are fast and reliable. …
Continue ReadingMethods of Eco-friendly Construction
Construction techniques used today should focus on protecting the environment and decreasing pollution to slow down the impact of global warming on …
Continue ReadingUsing Discrete Event Simulation (DES) in Construction Simulation
Discrete event simulation permits experimentation in construction by modeling. The results of processes are determined without incurring the actual …
Continue ReadingCanadian National Tower - an Engineering Wonder
The CN tower is the hub of telecommunications around Canada. It took twenty-six months of careful planning to develop this highest tower in America. …
Continue ReadingThe Ecological Brick
The ecological brick is a green alternative to the standard clay bricks, with many advantages and a few cons. This article gives a practical insight …
Continue ReadingWhat is Conceptual Architecture?
Conceptual architecture explores different senses and material to bring new ideas to a building, constructing something entirely new apart from …
Continue ReadingWhat is Construction Waste Recycling?
Recycling is the processing of used materials into new products to avoid waste of valuable materials. The utilization of new raw materials, energy …
Continue ReadingCivil Engineering Careers & Jobs: Builder and Contractor
If you have good civil engineering skills and entrepreneurial or business inclination, becoming an independent builder or contractor can be highly …
Continue ReadingEU Emissions Trading Scheme. Effects on the Cement Industry
The Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) in effect in the EU is the largest multi-national emissions trading scheme worldwide. Under its jurisdiction are …
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