The Concrete Society describes concrete as “a versatile construction material that can take up any shape. It has strength and durability. Concrete is a composite material made from cement, aggregates (both coarse and fine), water, additives and invariably an admixture.” […]
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Selecting the right plywood can help achieve the right concrete finish and save costs on site
The success of a project is often determined by the material you’ve chosen to work with. Plywood is one such example of an often over looked material which can have an important impact on the construction process and also the aesthetic design finish of any project as mentioned in our previous blog article ‘architectural concrete finishes with Doka’. There are ample examples to show that the quality and type of formwork sheets can impact profitability of any construction site. […]
3D Printers in construction: Earrings of safety and regulatory standards
3D printers are a technological breakthrough with a path of analysis to discover their effectiveness in different economic sectors. For example, in the construction industry. The Guardian newspaper has wondered if using a 3D printer in the construction of a bridge is safe, if allowed by the regulators. Reasonable doubts that we invite to answer with the reading of this information (Excerpt from The Guardian article) […]