Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: Product Offers Tremendous Business Opportunities for the Masonry Contractor
Unfortunately, many architects, designers, and specifiers in this country are not aware of the technology or its many benefits. In reality, AAC offers a tremendous opportunity for the masonry contractor to increase his business opportunities. Other trades are actively pursuing this work, and the masonry contractor must become proactive and fight for his share of this growing market...
Designing with Autocalved Aerated Concrete: New Provisions and Sustainable Properties
By Williams D. Palmer Jr. , PE This article highlights new developments and explains the environmental benefits of building with AAC and how it simplifies construction by limiting the number of different products involved.
Environmentally Sensitive and Cost-Effective Concrete Gaining Ground as Building Material Choice
By Peter L. Mosca Business in general, and the construction and building sectors specifically, are more competitive, cost-conscious and environmentally aware than at any other time in our nation's history. With profits shrinking and consumers choosing more and more 'green' developers, a product that has been around since the mid 1990's is gaining ground in developments across the country.....
Eco-Remodeling and New Green Construction: Beyond the Facade
By B.J.Harris In some ways looking at building materials ecologically is a lot like looking at a box of cereal. A product may give you the impression it's healthy because of the way it looks - or it may be sold in bulk to give the perception of value...