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Brick Helps Meet Sustainability Goals and Boost Energy Efficiency

by Stephen Sears | Jun 17, 2019
Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

An element of sustainable design, fired-clay brick can provide structure, finish, acoustic and thermal comfort, good indoor air quality, fire resistance, impact resistance and durability.

Steel Versus Aluminum in Industrial Construction

by Tim Davison | Jun 4, 2019
Industrial | Infrastructure | Markets

There is seldom a perfect choice in terms of construction materials. Steel is easy to cut, bend and weld. Aluminum, on the other hand, is lightweight, easy to bend and resists corrosion.

Industrial Insights on Emergency Preparedness

Companies that are able to recover quickly from natural or manmade disasters spend considerable time and resources to prepare for those events.

ABC Users Summit Brings Owners and Contractors Together to Problem-Solve and Share Best Practices

Despite the competitive nature of project procurement, it is beneficial to connect with other construction businesses and project owners to talk through the host of potential risks and challenges facing industrial contractors. The seventh annual ABC Users Summit will offer just that opportunity May 15-17 in Dallas.

Fortifying New Concrete With Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor Admixtures

by Julie Holmquist | Feb 11, 2019
Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

An easier way for a contractor to add corrosion protection to a building project is to incorporate a migrating corrosion inhibitor admixture at a small fraction of the total construction cost. Here's how.

Analyzing Self-Healing Concepts to Avoid Concrete Cracking

by Abir Al-Tabbaa | Feb 5, 2019
Industrial | Infrastructure | Manufacturing | Markets

Construction codes of practice tend to regard materials and structural degradation as unavoidable events, largely overlooking the long-term material behavior and accepting the need for costly maintenance due to structural weathering. New research could improve the lifespan of concrete.

High-growth Markets, Cybersecurity Stand Out in Real Estate Report

In the big picture, the most important issues to watch include cybersecurity risk management (dubbed an industry disrupter), infrastructure, immigration and resiliency tied to natural disasters.

The New Industrial Revolution: Rebuilding America and the World

by Drew Buechley | Jan 14, 2019
Industrial | Manufacturing | Technology

While the industry is in the early phases of an industrialized construction revolution, the movement will allow increased efficiency and leveraged technology to build for the future, fix aging infrastructure and drive the creation of new jobs and growth.

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Brick Helps Meet Sustainability Goals and Boost Energy Efficiency

Steel Versus Aluminum in Industrial Construction

Industrial Insights on Emergency Preparedness

ABC Users Summit Brings Owners and Contractors Together to Problem-Solve and Share Best Practices

Fortifying New Concrete With Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor Admixtures

Analyzing Self-Healing Concepts to Avoid Concrete Cracking

High-growth Markets, Cybersecurity Stand Out in Real Estate Report

The New Industrial Revolution: Rebuilding America and the World

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