How to Treat Discolored Concrete Surface?

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Concrete discoloration is simply the change of the designated color of concrete. This could be due to the presence of calcium chloride in concrete, cement and additives, improper curing, environmental conditions, and faulty finishing works.

Discoloration can be minimized by reducing the effect of the factors mentioned above. However, if a contractor encounters dark spots,

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Number of Construction Jobs, Unemployment and Costs on the

As momentum for construction projects in the United States continues to increase, so do construction costs, according to Rider Levett Bucknall’s (RLB) Second Quarter 2022 Construction Cost Report.

Between Jan. 1 and April 1, the national average increase in construction costs was roughly 2.4% (7.5% annualized), and RLB’s National Construction Cost Index (NCCI) jumped from 218.06 to 234.42 on a

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BAM speeds up carbon reduction targets

BAM speeds up carbon reduction targets

BAM’s UK and Ireland businesses have accelerated their carbon reduction targets.

Both aim to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026.

The companies will also rule out counting electricity from green tariffs towards their net-zero emissions.

BAM added that it did not want to “rely heavily” on carbon offsets, which it believes can disguise more substantial progress in

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Solar Catching on with More Homeowners, But Upfront Costs

Despite the ups and downs of politics and the economy, solar power’s popularity has steadily increased in the United States. That trend is likely to continue, although the costs of installation continue to weigh on the minds of future buyers.

A survey by Forbes Magazine quantified the sentiments of American homeowners toward solar power. The results confirm that the industry

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