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What Is Construction Technology & Why Is It Important?
Different industries across the globe are always looking for ways to innovate their practices, and the construction industry is no exception to this. Advancements in technology are the key to helping construction methods progress, and to creating exciting projects that are bigger and better than ever before. So, what is construction technology? And, more importantly,…
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Top 5 House Construction Ideas For Hot Climates
Building a new home in a hot climate has different requirements to building a home in a cold, or moderate climate. When planning the dream home design, you want to create a property that not only looks good, but provides comfort and refuge from the hot weather. The following house construction ideas are aimed at…
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What’s The Importance Of Sustainability In Construction?
Combating the impact of climate change has become a top priority for countries all over the world. That’s why different industries are looking at how they can reduce their environmental impact in order to help the planet. The construction sector is no exception to these efforts. With this in mind, this article looks at the…
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What Are The Key Phases Of Construction Project Management?
Construction project management involves the organisation of any civil or commercial construction project. Whatever the scope or variety of the project, there are key stages that every construction project goes through from start to finish. This is to ensure safety, but also to ensure that the construction is completed as efficiently as possible. So,…
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What Is Concrete Carbonation & How Do You Spot It?
Concrete carbonation is usually associated with the issue of shrinkage and the corrosion of steel reinforcements used in concrete structures. However, not all the effects of concrete carbonation are entirely bad. Before we take a closer look at the impact of concrete carbonation and how to detect it, let’s take a moment to explain how…
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What Is Floor Screed Used For In Construction Projects?
Floor screed is an important ingredient used in many construction projects, however it’s something that many people have often never heard of. Why’s that? Well, it’s probably due to the fact that floor screed is usually hidden underneath the floor! What is screed? Floor screed is a thin layer of mortar that is poured over…
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The Importance Of Thermal Insulation In Hot Climates
When you live in a country like Bahrain then you know how high the temperature can get, particularly during the summer months. When the climate is this hot and humid it’s essential that buildings are kept cool in order to keep people comfortable and give them an escape from the hot, humid air outside. That’s…
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What Are The Main Uses Of Al Manaratain Artificial Stone?
Al Manaratain artificial stone is accepted as an economic and environmental alternative to natural stone. Cost-effective and low maintenance, it is also an incredibly versatile concrete product. Made from precast concrete, artificial stone can take on nearly any shape or size, be manufactured in virtually any colour and be finished in a variety of ways…
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Why Are Lightweight Blocks So Cost Effective?
Here at Al Manaratain, we’re big fans of using lightweight building blocks in construction projects. Made using a light, expanded clay aggregate known as “LECA”, Al Manaratain’s lightweight blocks are hard-wearing, durable, and versatile. Manufactured by heating clay in a kiln at 1100-1200 degrees celsius, our Leca blocks feature thousands of internal air cavities that…
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