The Alkus formwork panel fully made of plastics has been used for the construction of the safety tunnel of Tunnel de La Clusette in the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. The Infra Tunnel SA construction...
When it comes to sustainability, the company B. Lütkenhaus GmbH from Dülmen in Germany is at the very forefront. For the owner and Managing Director Ulrich Lütkenhaus, orienting his company toward...
When building a house, it makes great difference whether the outer walls have a thickness of 22.5 cm or only a slender 17.5 cm. “When slender precast walls are used, the space gained amounts to three...
The first part of this article discussed the various test guidelines for fasteners and outlined new developments in test guidelines and the associated assessment documents for anchors and headed...
In the Saxon city of Meissen in Germany, world-famous for its porcelain manufactory, the newly constructed Porcelain Terrace was inaugurated. The structure serves tourists as viewpoint and...
As an international industry player and driver of innovation, Ehl AG is committed together with its affiliated company CRH to the research of low-carbon materials in the concrete industry. Hence, they...
A neat transition from the paved area to the lawn contributes substantially to a well-maintained appearance of a garden. In this regard, it comes down to a stable edging of the paved area. Now, this...
Germany is already reusing 95 % of construction and demolition debris. The ReConcrete technology of Heidelberg Materials pursues a further-reaching innovative approach of purposeful carbonation of the...
Adherence to certain water pressure standards is critical for safe, convenient and efficient water supply in German cities. The requirements are established in the German Federal Water Act (WHG), and...
