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What Is the Difference Between Washed Sand & Silica Sand?
To many of us, sand is simply sand, however, sand within construction has different uses within different circumstances. The most common types of sand used within construction is washed sand and silica sand. Now you may be wondering what the difference is, which is why we have outlined them below. Washed Sand ‘Washed’ refers to…
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Is Crushed Concrete Good For Driveways?
Utilising crushed concrete comes with many different benefits. It’s not just a more affordable alternative to new aggregate it is also a very sustainable solution as it’s made from waste concrete that would otherwise end up in a landfill. If you are interested in the overall benefits of crushed concrete, why not take a look…
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5 Clever Ways Crushed Recycled Concrete Is Reused
Al Manaratain is one of the top construction companies in Bahrain has been at the forefront of concrete manufacturing since 1959. Our goal has always been to improve and innovate within our industry, which is why Al Manaratain was one of the island’s first building material manufacturers to recycle used concrete by crushing it, which…
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13 Tips For Fire Safety In Construction
Fire safety in construction is crucial when planning and managing a development project, with the obvious reason for this being so that nobody gets hurt. Fires have a significant risk in construction and are posed as being one of the 12 biggest risks in the health and safety of construction sites. Whether you have a…
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5 Important Benefits Of Crushed Recycled Concrete
Disposing of any leftover concrete or building material after demolition or on completion of a remodel or new construction can be a time-consuming and difficult task to complete. With a worldwide restriction on depositing concrete rubble in landfills due to ongoing environmental concerns, the construction industry has looked to find ways of reusing leftover concrete…
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12 Of The Biggest Risks To Health & Safety In Construction
The inherent risks to health and safety in construction often get forgotten as the sight of safety gear and warning signs becomes more and more common, but maintaining safety standards is of utmost importance no matter the size or scope of the project. Each different site will come with its own challenges and dangers and…
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4 Simple Ways To Maintain Your Decorative Concrete Floors
With a wide variety of concrete pavers to choose from, including different shapes, thickness, and colours, decorative concrete floors are a beautiful addition to any home or public space. Once you have invested in decorative concrete floors, you will not be surprised to find that they will need maintenance in order to keep them looking…
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Things To Consider About Hot Weather Concreting
Hot weather concreting can bring a large number of issues that could be detrimental to the construction of a building, we have provided a list of both challenges and precautions for you to try and combat this. The Challenges Of Hot Weather Concreting Concreting in hot weather comes along with many challenges which can all…
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Reduce Your Costs With These 5 Energy-Efficient Building Upgrades
Energy-efficient buildings might seem like a niche fad but there are plenty of ways that making small (or larger) changes can have a big impact on your monthly costs and on your carbon footprint. Whether it’s a domestic building or office space we’ve put together a short list of ways you can cut your costs…
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