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What advantages do digital 3D models already have today for work processes in precast concrete plant

22/10/2019

Only a few construction projects have so far been implemented using the BIM approach. Accordingly, BIM still plays a rather subordinate role for precast concrete plants. Nevertheless, even today, sub-areas of the BIM approach can be advantageously transferred to the work processes in the plant. 3D models of components or buildings, as well as cloud solutions, facilitate data exchange and communication in the plant as well as with partners and customers. In addition, they make data exchange and communication finally, the plant is already well equipped with 3D models and cloud solutions, when construction projects are implemented more and more frequently according to the BIM approach in the foreseeable future.

Mii Dvir is represented in Ukraine with a showcase plant

15/10/2019

Since the beginning of the 1990s, Mii Dvir (at that time known as “Magik”), has been active in the Ukrainian market. When the company was established, it initially specialized in the production of concrete blocks. Later, the production of paving stones and other concrete products was set up, which is their main business today. On a 120,000 m² production area with three modern production lines, 11,000 m² of high-quality, yet a...

Three French Manufacturers Pool Inventory of PMBs for Emergency Road Repair

08/10/2019

Tucked amidst the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of France and Spain sits the little ski town of Pas de la Casa, Andorra. The town is reliant on tourist traffic year-round to keep its economic engine running, so when a landslide closed RN 22 at the end of April, the community needed a solution to re-open the road fast. With the town virtually cut off from the outside world and their local economy in jeopardy, the French Depa...

Laser-based block height measurement

01/10/2019

Since its foundation in 2004, Frima GmbH & Co. KG has specialised in concrete block-making systems for slab sizes from 1,200 x 550 up to 1,400 x 1,400 mm (E 500, P 650, HP 800, HP 1000, HP 1200 and HP 1400). The company has been engaged right from the outset in modifying and modernising machines and systems of all common makes with their relevant components including mixing plants, finger car systems, dry sides and post-proces...

ICCX Russia 2019: a sign of growth

27/09/2019

Infrastructure, residential construction and "smart cities" – these are three areas that the Russian government intends to systematically expand in the coming years. The concrete and precast concrete industry can also benefit from planned government and private investments worth billions. If you want to know what is happening in the industry in Russia and the CIS countries, the ICCX Russia in St. Petersburg is the right place ...

Calcium Aluminate Cement and Alkali Activated Binders in sewer systems

18/09/2019

Sewer systems are among the most critical assets of the urban infrastructure of modern societies. They serve as a collector and transporter of industrial and domestic wastewater and, at times, runoff from precipitation in urban areas, to wastewater treatment plants. A significant part of sewer systems such as sewer outfalls, manholes, sump pits, and pump stations are made of concrete. Concrete in the sewer environment under ce...

Engineering Days in Salzburg – more than a precast concrete congress

29/08/2019

For the 11th time, the Engineering Days and industry meeting place for the precast concrete industry will take place from the 26th until the 27th of November 2019 at the Salzburg Congress, in the heart of Mozart's city. The Engineering Days are a global platform for specialists in the precast concrete industry and take place alternately in China and Austria every year.

ICCX Middle East 2019 – Register now!

29/08/2019

Just a few weeks left until the start of the third edition of ICCX Middle East. This event focussing on the concrete and precast industries will be taking place on 24 and 25 November at the Sharjah Expo Centre and will include a tradeshow featuring about 100 stands and a and state-of-the-art concrete construction methods. It is only here that visitors can obtain first-hand and profound information, be it by visiting the stand...

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Concrete Pen – new edition

Concrete has fascinated us for over 2000 years now. The Romans laid the foundation stone for today's concrete technology with Opus Caementitium. Many can build with concrete – but few can write with it! With the new Concrete Pen, which is available in eight different colours, you can now hold this special building material in your hands every day.
CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Florida precaster increases efficiency and output with new batching system

Forterra, Inc., with 79 manufacturing locations in the U.S., eastern Canada, and Mexico, is one of the world’s largest publicly traded (Nasdaq: FRTA) producers of pipe and precast products for water-related infrastructure applications, including water transportation, distribution, and drainage. The firm was launched in 2015 via the acquisition by I...
CONCRETE PRODUCTS / CAST STONE

Mii Dvir is represented in Ukraine with a showcase plant

Since the beginning of the 1990s, Mii Dvir (at that time known as “Magik”), has been active in the Ukrainian market. When the company was established, it initially specialized in the production of concrete blocks. Later, the production of paving stones and other concrete products was set up, which is their main business today. On a 120,000 m² produ...
CONCRETE PIPES AND MANHOLES

Calcium Aluminate Cement and Alkali Activated Binders in sewer systems

Sewer systems are among the most critical assets of the urban infrastructure of modern societies. They serve as a collector and transporter of industrial and domestic wastewater and, at times, runoff from precipitation in urban areas, to wastewater treatment plants. A significant part of sewer systems such as sewer outfalls, manholes, sump pits, an...
PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENTS

Residential construction gets a technological upgrade in the country of Burkina Faso

A force in the market since 1973, the Kanazoe Group is involved in many diverse activities ranging from earth moving to road construction, through to the marketing of vehicles of such respected brands such as “Kia” and “Ford”. The vision of Djibril Kanazoe, CEO of the company in Burkina Faso, to bring the precast construction system to his country,...

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Mii Dvir is represented in Ukraine with a showcase plant

Since the beginning of the 1990s, Mii Dvir (at that time known as “Magik”), has been active in the Ukrainian market. When the company was established, it initially specialized in the production of concrete blocks. Later, the production of paving stones and other concrete products was set up, which is their main business today. On a 120,000 m² produ...

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Largest expansion in the company’s history

The excavators are rolling, the foundations have already been laid and the dimensions of the new production halls currently under construction are impressive. Kobra Formen GmbH is building four new production halls, creating space for the next generation of mould manufacturer. "With this expansion, we are making a dream come true that has been cher...

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Concrete Pressure Pipes for Drinking Water – A 15-Year Success for Decast, Canada

Today, Decast Ltd., in Utopia, Canada, is one of the leading companies on the national infrastructure market. One of Decast’s many successful products is the concrete pressure pipe. The manufacture of this innovative drinking water pipe differs from a conventional concrete pipe in terms of both structure and function. It was planned and implemented...

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Plant specialist for the concrete block industry continues to expand customer service

In order to increase customer satisfaction, SR-Schindler has implemented changes in the organisation and internal processes. A new service hotline and additional service technicians are available to customers for fast processing of enquiries. In addition, the internationally leading plant manufacturer has a larger stock of spare parts for its custo...

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Ecological layer securement and surface protection with biodegradable material

Modern architecture places ever higher demands on the production of terrace slabs and concrete paving stones. The storage and transport of such high-quality slabs is a challenge. They can be scratched by slipping or move and break on the pallet during transport. Also, an incomplete hydration process can lead to typical white spots on the surface, t...

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  • PHILCONSTRUCT 07.11.2019 - 11.11.2019
  • Conferinta Solutii Prefabricate din Beton 2019 07.11.2019 - 07.11.2019
  • Beton(t) VIELFÄLTIG | 26. International IFF Symposium 13.11.2019 - 14.11.2019
  • Betondag 201914.11.2019 - 14.11.2019
  • BETONTAGE Concrete Solutions Asia21.11.2019 - 23.11.2019
  • ICCX Middle East 201924.11.2019 - 25.11.2019
  • Engineering Days 201926.11.2019 - 27.11.2019
  • International Concrete Technology Forum27.11.2019 - 28.11.2019

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ICCX Academy Baku 2019

Full lecture hall, full accompanying exhibition – the ICCX Academy had a very successful premiere. In Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, 130 trade visitors followed the knowledgeable lectures with great interest and engaged in lively debate with the speakers and representatives of the companies exhibiting.

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Gamuda invests in new production line for pre-stressed concrete elements

15/09/2019

The principles of quality, sustainability and efficient construction are central to Gamuda‘s business. Consequently, the obvious next step for one of Malaysia‘s leading infrastructure and land developers was to invest in modern technology for the manufacture of precast concrete elements. In 2016 a new precast concrete plant with production equipmen...

In-house exhibition with demonstrations of wire cage welding machines for the precast concrete …

15/09/2019

… industry Since its foundation by Georg Pfender in 1961, mbk Maschinenbau GmbH has developed into one of the leading manufacturers of welding machines and plants for the construction and concrete industry through technical know-how, inventiveness, high quality standards and close cooperation with the customer. More than 1,200 welding machines hav...

Lujabetoni invests in future-proof precast factory

14/09/2019

Finnish precast concrete producer Lujabetoni has taken its business to the next level with a large and versatile precast factory capable of meeting changing customer and market needs now and in the future. The upswing in construction in the Nordic country has been concentrated in the biggest cities – Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Oulu – and especial...

Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems with Media Separation & Reclaim for Continuous Dust Control

15/09/2019

Vac-U-Max designs and manufactures a full range of central vacuum cleaning systems for continuous 24/7 operation. Whether the application requires 3 pick-up points or 100, one operator or ten at one time, Vac-U-Max integrates 65 years of proven application expertise in designing systems that become an integral part of many housekeeping applications...

Reinforcement connection system for cantilever balconies with offset heights

13/09/2019

Lighter and more compact. Schöck Bauteile GmbH has advanced the development of the Isokorb for offset heights still further in terms of geometry and weight. For installations both at construction sites and in precast production facilities, the thermal insulation element’s optimised design for balcony connections with offset heights facilitates hand...

Unique project for the manufacturing of sleepers and steps for retaining walls in Australia

13/09/2019

Outback Sleepers Australia was established in January of 2000 and is based in Adelaide with operations having recently expanded to Melbourne. Michael Ineson, the Managing Director and founder of Outback Sleepers has first hand experience working with concrete sleepers and concrete wall panels due to his early working years being spent primarily as ...

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