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Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 2)
BUILDING WEIGHT As described in a previous blog, unbonded post-tensioned concrete can reduce vertical construction elements. Simply put, the less material used means less building weight (dead load). The reduced weight can allow for smaller foundations and shear walls. This can … Continue reading
Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 1)
Several years ago, I attended a symposium headed by Mr. Rick Fedrizzi, President of the U.S. Green Building Council (http://www.usgbc.org/), regarding the LEED green building program. During the symposium, the environmental effects of construction, housing and coal powered plants were … Continue reading
Benefits of PDF’s for Construction Industry
The PDF (portable document format) was invented by Abode Systems in 1993. It was a propriety file format until recently when it was released as an open standard last July. In my experience working as a general Contractor and Subcontractor, I … Continue reading