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Sustainability in green building ensures positive outlook for green cement market

Sustainability in green building ensures positive outlook for green cement market

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | 0 |

Green cement is a cementitious material, made from industrial waste. The industrial waste comprises fly ash and slag. Fly ash is a waste derived from coal power plant and slag is a waste derived from steel or iron processing industry. Green cement reduces carbon footprint of construction activities by 40-50%. Green cement offers excellent corrosion resistance and also withstand high temperature. Green cement used in residential, non-residential, industrial and infrastructure sector

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Ready-mix concrete market size will reach $954.7 billion by 2024

Ready-mix concrete market size will reach $954.7 billion by 2024

Posted by | Nov 28, 2016 | 0 |

The global ready-mix concrete market is expected to reach $954.7 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. An increasing number of infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, dams coupled with rapid airport expansion works in emerging countries will fuel growth over the next eight years. Furthermore, rising government spending on power plants, manufacturing facilities, construction infrastructure along with the growing population will augment industry expansion over the upcoming years.

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ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards

Posted by | Nov 21, 2016 | 0 |

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2016 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the ACI Awards Gala at the Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 24, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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Salesforce Tower becomes the tallest building in San Francisco

Salesforce Tower becomes the tallest building in San Francisco

Posted by | Oct 17, 2016 | 0 |

Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP), a real estate investment trust, and co-development partner, Hines, announced that on Friday, October 14, 2016, Salesforce Tower will officially be the tallest building in San Francisco. Soaring to new heights – Salesforce Tower surpasses the famous Transamerica Pyramid at 853 feet when it reaches 867 feet on Friday.

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Designing with concrete: A guide to finishing and coloring

Designing with concrete: A guide to finishing and coloring

Posted by | Sep 25, 2016 | 0 |

Would it surprise you to learn that one of the most versatile, colorful, and beautiful materials you can design with is concrete? New or old, horizontal or vertical, indoors or outdoors, the possibilities of concrete go far beyond the familiar gray slab to almost any texture, shape, pattern or color you can imagine. All while delivering durability, long life, thermal properties and environmental benefits at a cost comparable to or lower than other less versatile materials. This article will describe techniques for finishing and coloring so you can go beyond cellars and subfloors to true architectural concrete.

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Covestro seminar at 2016 Concrete Decor Show explores uses, benefits of high-performance coatings

Posted by | Sep 22, 2016 | 0 |

Used in applications ranging from parking decks and residential garages to retail spaces, universities and stadiums, polyaspartic coatings have become popular as an alternative to solventborne acrylics and polyurethanes. Known for their performance, functionality and practicality, coatings utilizing this modern technology offer superior durability and quick return to service, along with low temperature application, high build per coat and excellent “color pop” over decorative, stained floors. Additionally, the usage of polyaspartic coatings often results in time and labor savings.

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Three common beginner mistakes in resinous flooring

Three common beginner mistakes in resinous flooring

Posted by | Sep 14, 2016 | 0 |

We all started somewhere. And in this article I will discuss three mistakes commonly made by beginners. These are mistakes I have experienced in the past and mistakes that I often see made by beginners applying resinous floors. They are common mistakes and can easily be avoided by asking the right questions and doing some background research before starting.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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