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Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow
The Makita LXT Cordless Wheelbarrow is a high-performance, battery-powered materials handling solution designed for heavy-duty site work. It is an ergonomic solution for moving heavy loads (up to 300kg) across uneven job sites. Categorised as a material handler, it is designed for builders who need to move significant loads over rough terrain without the fatigue […] The post Heavy duty site work no problem for cordless wheelbarrow appeared first on Building Today.
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Government moves to nationalise British Steel to save UK material production
The government has nationalised British Steel, citing the need to secure domestic steel production to be able to deliver the major infrastructure projects the UK has pipelined. The post Government moves to nationalise British Steel to save UK material production appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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Material Prices Dropped in June, But Future Escalation Likely
Despite June's overall decline, prices remain more than 7% higher than this time last year.
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Question time: material truths
As porcelain surfaces, engineered materials and stone-effect finishes become increasingly convincing alternatives to natural stone, architects face tougher choices around authenticity, performance and sustainability. In our latest edition, three practices reflect on the principles, priorities and pressures influencing material specification today: does truth to materials still sit at the heart of good specification, or have […] The post Question time: material truths appeared first on Architecture Magazine.
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Anglo American has appointed Stantec to join its feasibility study team for the Woodsmith polyhalite mine beneath the North York Moors National Park. The post Anglo American appoints Stantec for material handling feasibility work on Woodsmith mine in North Yorkshire appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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This video looks at the different types of manufacturing processes - forming, casting, molding, machining, joining and additive manufacturing - which are used to create the everyday objects that surround us. The video explores a number of different specific manufacturing techniques, like rolling, injection molding, investment casting, sand casting, and 3D printing, and gives an overview of the pros & cons of each, to help better understand how to select the correct manufacturing process
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UK Construction Week - Porcelain for outdoor design CPD (by Ceramiche Atlas Concorde), 27052021
A presentation about porcelain outdoor tiles by Francesco Sereni of Atlas Concorde highlighting: - Advantages of Porcelain Tiles - Manufacturing Process - Health & Safety and Environmental qualities - Practical advantages
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Lafarge - How Cement is made, 04102017
This video provides an overview of the cement making process at Lafarge's Exshaw Cement Plant in Canada
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Architects' Journals - AJ Specification - walls, ceilings and partitions, 06082020
What are architects currently specifying for walls, ceilings and partitions? Three recent buildings are discussed by their designers, who explore their approach to specification, materials and detailing
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Steel has become an essential material in our modern world. But the steel making industry is responsible for 8% of total global green house gas effect. That has to be reduces by 60% by 2050 if we meet our net carbon zero Target
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