In November 2023, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a guide on whole genome sequencing for foodborne disease surveillance...
With stringent regulations set forth by the IECC and an increasing demand for greener structures, building professionals who prioritize sustainability...
Research and testing conducted by Nullifire shows that in a fire situation, the presence of a galvanising layer can affect the fire resistance performance...
Creating a more functional and beautiful atmosphere in your commercial spaces can not only set the stage for personal growth, but also...
While public spaces such as parks and gardens require a lot of land, engineers and architects have looked upwards for an alternate solution...
When it comes to constructing the flooring of any type of industrial space, the two key building elements that determine the efficiency of daily operations are...
A form of passive fire protection, firestopping is highly complex but crucially important, especially as buildings become more sophisticated. Despite this, firestopping is...
Since ancient times, brittle materials, such as mud bricks, have been reinforced with fibrous materials like straw. Fast-forward to the 20th century, engineers found that...
Ignited by the Covid-19 pandemic and driven by evolving appetites of the middle class and a shift to online grocery and meal deliveries, there is a growing demand for such refrigerated warehouses.
On-site application of intumescent paint is often used by applicators either because of tight construction schedules or logistical considerations...
Every building project is unique because the work is determined by the specifications, requirements, budget, and time. However, the goal is always the same...
When a concrete sealer does not look or perform as expected, the cause can usually be traced back to over-application, application in...
In order to fulfil its role in ventilating and insulating a building, correct installation and perimeter sealing of a window is imperative.
Due to heavy and constant traffic loads and punishing weather conditions, the bridge deck must be hard-wearing, durable, and resilient against heavy and constant traffic.
An uptick in humidity and rainstorms can lead to water infiltration issues such as below-grade reinforcement corrosion, surface scaling, aggregate expansion, and mould growth.
Selecting a joint filler can be challenging so we have provided a comprehensive comparison of epoxy and polyurea joint filler characteristics to guide you on selecting...
Silicone sealants are used in a variety of construction applications, including the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors, mainly as a sealing or bonding agent...
As you know, joints are cut in new concrete floors to control cracking. As a fresh concrete slab hardens, it reduces in volume and shrinks. When this shrinkage is restrained by...
One of the fundamentals of passive fire protection is the compartmentalisation of buildings. To impede the spread of fire and smoke within a building, we must compartmentalize the spaces...
Whether you’re a contractor, engineer, architect, or simply finding out more information on the subject, the two terms can often be confusing. However, there is an important distinction...
Euclid Chemical has created a series of Technical Bulletins on a variety of topics related to the successful use of Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (FRC). These documents are provided to serve...
Cracks in concrete are a common sight. While some cracks are inevitable and not of great concern, some are signs of a larger underlying issue. We explore the three main reasons...
Silicone sealants are used for a variety of purposes. Knowing how to properly caulk with silicone sealant can save a lot of problems in the long-term because when done correctly...
There are a couple of ways to fireproof a building and normally they are mentioned as active fire protection and passive fire protection. While active fire protection requires a trigger...
Looking back just half a century ago, no one would believe that a building, let alone a skyscraper could be constructed using frameless glass as its entire façade. Now, modern architectural...
It is sometimes hard to believe that there are so many different types of roofs for different structures, and some of them can do more than just weatherproof the top of a building...
Generally, once the concrete is levelled, smoothed and primed, a mixture of resin and hardening chemicals are then immediately poured over the concrete and allowed to harden...
In any residential or commercial building, there are usually only two main types of materials used for waterproofing – sheet or liquid membrane. Although neither option is inherently better...
In order to construct a building that will stand the test of time, one of the key factors is the application of high-quality waterproofing. A poorly designed and installed...
Crystalline waterproofing is a process where the active ingredients in a crystalline product react with the free lime and moisture in the concrete to form crystals within the capillary...
Firestopping and fire protection are different forms of passive fire protection for a building structure. Passive fire protection performs a compartmentalising role in the event...
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