Efficient and secure loading of precast concrete components presents many precasters with a challenge, especially in facilities where double and solid walls are manufactured in addition to the floor...
The glass fiber reinforcement „Schöck ComBAR“ (the name ComBAR derives from “composite rebar”) was granted the seal of approval of the IBR called “tested and recommended by IBR” –...
In Siegen (Germany) a Lidl supermarket was built, which in particular distinguishes itself from other branches of the retail chain in one aspect: the façade is provided with a textured fair-faced...
From 7 to 9 February 2012, over 1,800 participants from 20 countries attended the 56th BetonTage congress held at the Edwin-Scharff-Haus Congress Center in Neu-Ulm. Under the heading of ‘Shaping...
International Conference for Concrete Block Pavers (ICCBP), November 24-26, 2012 Shanghai, China Essential Requirements:
1. Papers submitted for the conference should be original contributions.
2....
Fair-faced concrete has developed to a popular design element for surfaces. The seminar “Building and Designing with Concrete” organized by BetonMarketing Ost gives support when it comes to choose...
The 2012 fib Symposium will be held from 11 to 14 June in Stockholm, Sweden. The symposium is organized around the theme, “Concrete structures for a sustainable community”, which is particularly...
Messe München International is expanding its portfolio for the construction machinery sector with the launch of a new event in South Africa. The first bauma Africa takes place in September 2013 in...
There is much to be read about 3D, 4D or even 5D CAD applications, BIM or the benefits of such systems. One gets the impression that each IT supplier applies its own in-house interpretations and...
The medium-sized, family-owned construction company founded by Otto Quast, that bears the same name, has been managed by members of the family – in the 3rd generation now – since 1945. The company...
