CONCRETE THOUGHTS

Liquefaction: An Engineering Concern

There are so many considerations to research and find solutions for when attempting to build a sustainable, resilient and durable structure.

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Construction Growth the Catalyst for London Build 2015

The United Kingdom construction industry is set for extreme levels of expansion in the coming years. To give you an example of this growth, there is currently of over £5 billion ($9.5 billion Cnd.)...

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis: Sustainable Design

In a blog from earlier this week, we discussed the limitations on bringing a “conventional design” approach to a project. This type of design takes note of the upfront cost and tried to decrease it...

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Life Cycle Cost Analysis - Conventional Design

Each and everyday people around the world make important economic decisions in order to be able to continue their daily lives, but something that many people do not know is that is some cases, cheap...

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Price Builders Receives Contractor Award of Excellence

It has been a little over a year since Price Builders & Developers (PB&D) has been a part of the Kryton distribution team in Ohio. Since then, they’ve worked on many projects in the area, providing...

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What is ASR and How Do I Avoid It?

ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes cracking and deterioration of the concrete. ASR happens when concrete is made using certain aggregates that are reactive with alkali. These...

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Business in the Middle East

Doing business across the world has unique and challenging obstacles that must be overcome in order to be successful. Not to mention the fact that investing in a market you have not been in before is...

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LEED Professional Credential

The sustainability concept in the construction industry continues to grow as the consciousness of doing less damage to our planet affirms itself. This is why the LEED (Leadership in Environmental...

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The Importance of a Solid Foundation

It’s been a little while since I've touched on high-rise buildings and the importance that concrete plays in their successful constructing. There are many factors that need to be considered when...

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