Smooth talking screeds

Article Abstract:

Power-trowel and flowing screeds are alternatives to traditional screed laying. They are being used successfully in Scandanavia. Traditional floor screeds have high failure rates. The sand/cement must be used when semi-dry which makes compaction difficult. Shrinking may occur as well as collapse, cracking, de-bonding, hollowness and curling. Screed failure can be due to: incorrect thickness; incorrect surface preparation; insufficient allowance for shrinkage and erroneous specifications.

Design and construction, Floors

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Smooth moves

Article Abstract:

Eight corded and two cordless portable planers were evaluated through a jobsite test in preparing and finishing a pitch pine floor. Portable planer brands Bosch 1594K is able to throw chips to either side of the plane, and is good for light and trim work owing to its cordless feature. Results of testing of the other products are discussed.

United States, Machine Tool (Metal Cutting Types) Manufacturing, Machine tools, metal cutting types, Planers & Shapers, Product/service evaluation, Planing-machines, Planers (Machine tools), Metabo Ho 0882 (Plane), Ridgid R888 (Plane), Craftsman 26729 (Plane), Bosch 1594K (Plane), DeWalt DW680K (Plane), Festool HL 850 E (Plane), Freud FE84 (Plane), Hitachi P20SBK (Plane), Makita N1900B (Plane), Bosch 53518 (Plane)

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Let's stop talking

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the importance of supply-chain management in the construction industry. The recommendations of the report by John Egan entitled "Rethinking Construction" are discussed.

Management, Construction industry, Reports, Column, Partnership, Partnerships, Egan, John L. (Executive), Supply-side economics

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