3form’s Parallel is a New Take on the Timeless Look of Textured Glass

3form, a design-driven materials solutions company known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship, unveils Parallel, a new collection of linear patterns inspired by the familiar look of reeded and textured glass. Designed as a more cost-conscious alternative to traditional glass applications, Parallel brings that aesthetic to 3form’s flagship Varia material platform, offering designers […] <p>The post 3form’s Parallel is a New Take on the Timeless Look of Textured Glass first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Portuguese Natural Stone: material character for contemporary architecture and premium interiors

As architecture and interior design move towards spaces defined increasingly by material authenticity, longevity and sensory quality, natural stone is finding renewed relevance in contemporary projects. For designers, the attraction lies not only in visual impact but in something more enduring: texture, permanence, individuality and a material whose appearance develops naturally over time. Within that […] The post Portuguese Natural Stone: material character for contemporary architecture and premium interiors appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

How to Get Better Pricing From Construction Material Suppliers

Contractors get better pricing from construction material suppliers by lowering the supplier’s cost and risk of serving them: consolidating volume across projects, requesting quotes that can be compared line by line, sharing realistic forecasts, negotiating terms beyond the unit price, and paying on time. The contractors who do this best back every conversation with their […] <p>The post How to Get Better Pricing From Construction Material Suppliers first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Swiss researcher develops printable concrete held together with bacteria

A Swiss researcher has developed a printable concrete-like material that is bound together by bacteria rather than cement. The post Swiss researcher develops printable concrete held together with bacteria appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Peel Ports Group COO on the benefits of the “port-to-project” approach

Peel Ports Group chief operating officer David Huck commented on 1 October that “despite being tasked with an ambitious pipeline of projects, the construction industry is seemingly struggling to overcome a combination of hurdles, from higher material costs to skills shortages...” The post Peel Ports Group COO on the benefits of the “port-to-project” approach appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

The Efficient Engineer - How Things Are Made - An Animated Introduction to Manufacturing Processes 01102019

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

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

Lafarge - How Cement is made, 04102017

This video provides an overview of the cement making process at Lafarge's Exshaw Cement Plant in Canada

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

The Bureaucrat - World's first fossil-free steel manufactured in Sweden: Hybrit delivers 'green steel' to Volvo 22082021

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

Are your sheet metal components optimized for fabrication efficiency, material utilization, and manufacturing accuracy before production begins?

How do accurate precast panel details help reduce material waste and rework?

How do you optimize bar bending schedules to reduce material wastage without affecting design strength?

What are the most effective methods for reducing material waste in concrete construction projects?