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The unexpected life of a concrete truck driver
Concrete is the most used man-made material on the planet. Every major city, road, bridge, and housing development depends on a reliable supply. While architects, engineers and contractors often take...
Read moreHow forensic engineers discover the invisible flaws in construction
Structural failures remain a persistent challenge in the built environment. However, beyond the dramatic collapses that dominate headlines, countless subtle defects and lesser-known incidents...
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Why our early builders hid shoes as they worked
For many homeowners and renovators of historic properties, finding a single, worn-out shoe tucked away in a dusty void, is a surprisingly common occurrence. From the stately manors of the landed...
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