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How precast construction teams are reducing manual effort and improving sustainability through smarter workflows

Meeting new requirements calls for a rethink of how precast workflows are structured, from early design through to production and delivery. The post How precast construction teams...

Concrete Countertops for your Home

The biggest reason you could have to choose concrete countertops over any other kind would be to take advantage of the inexpensive nature of the material. Nothing could be simpler...

Holcim supplies sustainable concrete in Digbeth

Holcim UK has won a competitive tender to supply sustainable readymix concrete to the Smithfield Lofts development in Digbeth, Birmingham.

Holcim delivers tough road for Heysham

Holcim UK, working with Fibre Concrete Solutions, has helped Kiernan Construction deliver a durable roadway at Peel Ports Group's Heysham facility, helping the port handle hundreds...

How Buildner’s Concrete Pavilion Winners Are Rethinking Architecture's Most Common Material

Buildner has announced the results of its competition, the Concrete Pavilion. Part of Buildner's Material Studies series, the competition invited architects and designers to explor...

Concrete Artisans Original Video That Launched The Brand

This slideshow gives a look at the concrete artisans variety of ser...

Cement floor in old barn

Prolec: cement truck will come and pump cement That’s why it’s expensive

Advanced IMP cores elevate performance in metal construction

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How Concrete Restoration Preserves the Integrity of Your Property

Concrete is one of the most durable and widely used building materials in the world. Its strength and versatility make it the foundation for countless structures, from high-rise bu...

Difference Between Pretensioning and Post-tensioning

The post Difference Between Pretensioning and Post-tensioning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Prestressed concrete has transformed modern construction by allowing engineers...

The composite advantage

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DIY Aircrete Faux Stone Facade, Part 1 — How To Make Silicone Molds For Pouring Concrete

I’ve made a decision on what I want to do to cover the skirting area on my concrete front porch. After going through several different ideas last week, I finally decided to go back...

DIY Aircrete Faux Stone Facade, Part 1 — How To Make Silicone Molds For Pouring Concrete

I’ve made a decision on what I want to do to cover the skirting area on my concrete front porch. After going through several different ideas last week, I finally decided to go back...

Are Your Trellis Posts Built for the Next 20 Years? – Harvest Pillar by Jensen Precast

North London apartment block built with lower carbon concrete mix in 'UK first'

Calcined clay was used to replace 30 per cent of traditional cement in the residential building, delivering a 10 per cent reduction in embodied carbon, developers claim

DIY Concrete Faux Stone Facade, Part 3 — Pouring The Faux Concrete “Stones”

I spent yesterday testing out the best way to pour my faux concrete “stones” for the front porch skirting. This is my first time ever to work with concrete**, so I was still feelin...

Koncrete Space / shell+core

KONCRETE is a collective hub, coffee house, concept store that has quickly become a both local favorite and international icon - a flexible destination that brings together special...

Innovative Reusable Brick Walls Revolutionize Construction Industry

A Revolutionary Leap Towards Circular Construction: Prefabricated Reusable Brick Walls Promise Dramatic Environmental Benefits The construction industry stands at a pivotal junctio...

Paebbl launches near-white, carbon negative, cement alternative

Paebbl has launched Rebond 300, a carbon negative cement alternative, with a near-white finish that aims to meet design and architectural demand.

A’s ballpark construction: Why seating risers are produced 15 miles from stadium site

Over 1,000 precast concrete risers that be installed on the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark are being made 15 miles away from where the $2 billion stadium is being built on the Strip...

From skylines to sidewalks, concrete is heating up

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See? Americans Do Use Concrete Blocks.

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Industrial Waste Enhances Ambient-Cured Alkali Concrete

In an era marked by escalating environmental concerns and surging demand for sustainable construction practices, a groundbreaking study has emerged, shedding new light on an innova...

urbi et orbi upcycles industrial rubble into contemporary concrete monoliths

through zero waste loop, URBI et ORBI transforms upcycled matter into modern objects featuring innovative colors, textures, and finishes. The post urbi et orbi upcycles industrial...