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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.

Offsite Construction Continues Upward Trajectory

by Joanna Masterson | Jan 14, 2019
Industrial | Markets

Eighty-seven percent of the 205 contractors, engineers, architects and owners surveyed by the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Off-Site Construction Council indicate they utilized offsite fabricated components to some degree during the past 12 months.

Determining Where to Use Area Lighting Vs. Fixture-Based Lighting

by David Parrett | Nov 2, 2018
Industrial | Markets

Once the decision has been made to go with a connected lighting interface, the next step is to weigh the options of area- or fixture-based controls. One is not necessarily better than the other.

Technology’s Role in Industrialized Construction

by Mike Eggers | Oct 18, 2018
Industrial | Markets | Technology

Industrialized construction may be the answer to the revitalization of urban infrastructure or a response to natural disasters, but only with a strong cloud-based software platform and standardized “kit of parts” that link design, manufacturing and construction.

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

A couple years are left in this economic expansion, and there’s no reason it has to die. The main indicator to watch is whether the Fed raises interest rates too aggressively.

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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

Offsite Construction Continues Upward Trajectory

Determining Where to Use Area Lighting Vs. Fixture-Based Lighting

Technology’s Role in Industrialized Construction

No End in Sight for Current Economic Expansion

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