What is Mudjacking in Construction?

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Mudjacking is a concrete leveling process that involves pumping a material underneath a sunken concrete surface to lift it to the intended elevation. 

The settled concrete surface, like slabs, pavement, or driveway, is jacked up by pumping mud or soil to provide required support and elevation.

What is Mudjacking in Construction?
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This article discusses the

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Alberici Promotes John East to Lead National Water Market

East will lead Alberici’s continued growth in the water and wastewater market sectors.

Alberici Constructors, Inc. recently promoted John East to Market Leader for the firm’s water business unit. In this role, East is responsible for the overall leadership of preconstruction and construction of water and wastewater projects as well as maintaining strong client relationships. Alberici is one of the

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A manifesto for Construction Act reform

A manifesto for Construction Act reform

The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (also known as the Construction Act) has revolutionised the construction and civil engineering industries, making commercial construction contracts comply in respect of payment terms and giving the right to adjudication. It has helped to stamp out the worst practice on payment. However, other aspects of commercial construction could still be improved.

The

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Common Assessment Standard: now is the time to take part

CHAS managing director Ian McKinnon outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout in 2019. With many large contractors now specifying the scheme, now is the time for those that haven’t yet taken the assessment to embrace it.
What is the Common Assessment Standard?

Developed by Build UK, Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA), and

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