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Article - 21 Jan 2022

Prefabricated construction has become increasingly popular in recent years. This article will consider this construction method, what advantages and disadvantages it has over other ways to build...

Demolition Safety Considerations

Article - 7 Jan 2022

The process of demolishing has to be done in a well-planned and safe manner to avoid hazards to the working personnel, the equipment, and machinery that is being used as well damage to the...

Mass Timber and its Use in Architectural Planning

Article - 9 Dec 2021

The implementation of mass timber in construction projects has the potential to mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint.

Incorporating the Circular Economy Model in Architecture

Article - 24 Nov 2021

It is becoming more evident that current paradigms in architecture are unsustainable. A more sustainable, ecologically friendly approach must be undertaken, which will fundamentally change the way...

Substituting Aluminum and Steel with High Strength Pultruded Fiberglass Grating

Article - 15 Dec 2016

DURAGRID® and DURADEK® high strength pultruded bar type gratings from Strongwell offer the intrinsic benefits of fiberglass and can also be designed and utilized just like traditional metal grates.

Non-Consistent Concrete Failure in Viaduct

Article - 28 Jan 2013

An east coast government agency raised concern about the structural integrity of a viaduct located on a main north-south highway that dealt with roughly 75,000 vehicles per day.

Building the World's Tallest Building - The Burj Khalifa

Article - 9 Jan 2013

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world standing at a height of 828 m (2,716.5 ft). It is not just a magnificent work of art but a unique feat in engineering.

World Trade Center Collapse, What Happened and Why The World Trade Center Tower Buildings Collapsed

Article - 14 Oct 2008

This article examines what happened to the buildings of the World Trade Center on the morning September 11 2001 and why the towers collapsed after being hit by jet aircraft

Common Building Elements Used in Different Types of Buildings

Article - 18 May 2007

There are common building elements used in different types of buildings, including framing and flooring.

Aircrete Blocks and Products – Glossary of Aircrete Terminology

Article - 14 Jul 2006

This article provides a glossary of Aircrete Terminology.

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