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Colin Felton

Green Technology in Construction

Construction output is on the rise globally, but limited resources and awareness of the need to be environmentally responsible mean that you must be conscious of the environmental impact of all building projects writes Tom Moverman. There are four ways that technology is helping “green” ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 16th, 2018

Slipform process leaves concrete standing tall

Slipform construction is a construction method in which concrete is poured into a continuously moving form. It is a method for vertically extruding a reinforced concrete section and is suitable for the construction of core walls in high-rise structures: lift shafts, stair shafts, towers, etc. ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 15th, 2018

Exploring the nature of sound in buildings

Each and every day, we experience a symphony of sounds to make our lives richer writes Stuart Colam, Acoustic Engineer, SAS International. From the dawn chorus to the soothing sounds of a gentle stream, and the less desirable noises such as machinery and a baby crying; the auditory stimulus around ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 13th, 2018

Five ways in which PIR boards offer best insulation solution

The average UK household spends around £1,230 on fuel bills each year which can be up to 50% more than necessary due to the lack of energy saving measures being implemented in the home. Poor insulation is a major contributor to domestic energy wastage. To help combat this, the construction ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 10th, 2018

Construction needs women on-site - not out of sight

In the past few years significant progress has been made to make the construction industry accessible to women; whether that be lowering the gender pay-gap or increasing the amount of jobs on offer. Whilst the changes are positive and reassuring, there are still some gender imbalances which need ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 7th, 2018

Flat roofs - failure does not have to be an option

With ever-greater pressure being applied to the private and commercial sector purse strings, the need for building projects to be completed on time without minimum fuss becomes more significant writes James Wilkinson. There is little margin for error for contractors working to tighter-than-before ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 3rd, 2018

Embracing gender diversity in construction

The construction industry is struggling with its image writes Jayne Hall. The media coverage of Grenfell and the collapse of Carillion are all negative stories which fuel a general outlook which is not good for the industry as a whole. Even a TV programme like Cowboy Builders paints a picture ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 2nd, 2018

Silica – looking at the facts and effects

When you look on a food label, chances are you will see some ingredients you have never heard of, some of which you might even find hard to pronounce. Found in many products, silicon dioxide or silica is, for example, one such ingredient writes Gregory A. Cade . What is silica? Silica is a ...



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Colin Felton Posted on August 1st, 2018

Essential Construction Safety Tips

Contractors generally begin a project with an estimate of how much it will cost writes Eric Block, but no construction company wants to budget for the price of an accident. A safety incident on a job site can do more than disrupt a schedule and increase costs. It also can take a human toll that can ...



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Colin Felton Posted on July 25th, 2018

Sacrificial anodes and how they reduce corrosion in concrete

For eighteen years, Sika® Galvashield® Anodes have been successfully employed to prevent corrosion in reinforced concrete. The method behind the solution, however, was devised a long time before then - 194 years to be precise. In 1824, Sir Humphrey Davy deduced the simple principle of a ...



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Colin Felton Posted on July 25th, 2018