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Edgewater NJ Complex Fire

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Edgewater NJ Complex Fire

You probably heard of the fire in Edgewater NJ in January that rapidly demolished an apartment complex there, displacing hundreds of residents. The building’s wood-frame truss construction allowed the fire to spread quickly, and it completely overwhelmed the sprinkler system. There is a trend in the US toward weakening building codes to allow for the…

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Concrete: 2nd Only To Water

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Concrete: 2nd Only To Water

Concrete is one of the most widely used materials on the planet—some say second only to water. Versatility is the key to it’s widespread use. From sidewalks to skyscrapers, concrete is at the core of our buildings, homes, roads, since the days of the Roman Empire. Here’s just a sample of some of the concrete products use and…

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India Abandons Asphalt

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India Abandons Asphalt

India’s business newspaper and online news source. Transport minister Nitin Gadkari announced the switch to concrete last week. The ministry has also changed the model for assessing the project cost. Projects will now be evaluated on the basis of the life-cycle cost of the project rather than the initial cost of construction. “So, the consultant will…

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