Recently added articles from Concrete:
NCC diagnoses a better future
Apr 01, 2008; ... ConstructionSkills and its training division, the National Construction College (NCC), have launched an innovative construction-specific diagnostic tool. The new Management and Leadership Diagnostic Tool is an online assessment of skills, which can be used to help identify training and ...
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Apr 01, 2008; ... Tighter schedules, tighter ties Fast, effective, reliable tying of reinforcement up to 65mm diameter is now possible with the new MAX RB655 Rebar Tie tool from Young Black. The tool uses an innovative reverse motor mechanism to achieve tighter, consistent ties with the minimum of wire ...
Insulated homes with carbon-neutral precast concrete flooring
Apr 01, 2008; ... Rising energy prices, supply shortages and increased concerns over carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions make energy efficiency a high-priority issue for everyone. Prospective homeowners are more focused than ever on the cost-effective investment of their money in thermally efficient ...
Light and stone - the new translucent concrete
Apr 01, 2008; ... As a composite material, reinforced concrete has been undergoing continuous technical and scientific development for more than 100 years. Suitable mix designs, installation techniques and casting methods are currently available for every situation in which the material is now used. The ...
Finishes for good urban design
Apr 01, 2008; ... The need for good urban design is increasingly important in designing and planning our built environment. The external finish of building materials can play a leading role in the perception of the buildings in their environment and the impact they have on those living and working in and around ...