Articles Tagged with ''Building Materials''

Concrete Group Improves Model Code for Existing-Structure Repairs

ACI 562-16 aligns terminology with other structural standards

July 19, 2016

Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures addresses spot fixes that might be needed after a structure has been in service.

LafargeHolcim Merger Alters New Zealand Supply Chain, Workforce

Chris Webb

July 13, 2016

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Following the merger of two cement giants, customers in New Zealand are unlikely to feel much of a change, but onshore jobs will disappear as product sourcing moves to Japan.

Tomorrow's Building Materials

Construction evolves as researchers advance the underlying science

Jeff Rubenstone

June 29, 2016

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Changing the materials used in the built environment is often a slow process.

Materials

HeidelbergCement Clears EU Hurdle, Poised for Italcementi Acquisition

The world’s number two cement maker is making steady strides in closing a €3.7 billion deal in a consolidating building materials market. It’s also doing some interesting tinkering in the Caucasus and West Bank.

Michael Dumiak

June 3, 2016

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HeidelbergCement is turning its eyes to Washington in anticipation of an antitrust ruling, perhaps in as soon as two weeks, which is the German-based building materials giant’s next big hurdle in its ongoing effort to acquire Italcementi.

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Articles Tagged with ''Building Materials''

Concrete Group Improves Model Code for Existing-Structure Repairs

LafargeHolcim Merger Alters New Zealand Supply Chain, Workforce

Tomorrow's Building Materials

HeidelbergCement Clears EU Hurdle, Poised for Italcementi Acquisition

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