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Phu My is enhancing internal training

Phu My is enhancing internal training

Phu My is enhancing internal training

Annually, Phu My Designing Consulting – PMDC has training plan, through which the employee team is fostered and developed in terms of professional knowledge. In the time of 2 days, 9 and 10, December 2012, PMDC was organizing the advanced training course, special...

Tuesday, 06 November 2012

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Low-cost home buyers must be patient

Low-cost home buyers must be patient

Low-cost home buyers must be patient

HCMC – Information about low-cost houses has been mentioned much lately, but the public wonders whether this housing model can develop and when low-income earners can approach such housing products.
The program to develop low-cost housing projects is moving at a sl...

Tuesday, 06 November 2012

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Relax at the Office? It's Easier Than You Think

Relax at the Office? It's Easier Than You Think

Relax at the Office? It's Easier Than You Think

If you're looking for an easy solution to the beginning, middle or end-of-the-week blahs, look no further.

We have enlisted the help of relaxation consultant Darrin Zeer to get you out of the doldrums and on your way to a stress-free existence!

The first ...

Friday, 24 August 2012

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Efficiency of low-cost homes doubted

Efficiency of low-cost homes doubted

Efficiency of low-cost homes doubted

HANOI – Viglacera’s launch of 1,500 condos worth between VND300 million to VND500 million a unit has attracted public attention since late last month. Besides views supporting the low-cost housing project, large numbers of consumers and investors are still doubtfu...

Friday, 24 August 2012

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Minimum housing applications for Social Housing in Vietnam

Minimum housing applications for Social Housing in Vietnam

Minimum housing applications for Social Housing in Vietnam

In Vietnam, more than ever, social housing is the first concern. Not only the poor and low-income people, but also the officials having stable incomes on average are expected to own a minimum living space. It is the common desire of the whole...

Tuesday, 06 November 2012

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Limits on free fall of concrete

Limits on free fall of concrete

Limits on free fall of concrete

Q. Is there a maximum acceptable free-fall distance for concrete placement?

A. The American Concrete Institute’s two main standards governing building construction, ACI 318-05 and 301-05, don’t directly address the issue of free fall of concrete. Other ACI documents curre...

Tuesday, 06 November 2012

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Durability - Carbonation

Durability - Carbonation

Durability - Carbonation

Q. A reinforced concrete façade has been investigated and the concrete has been found to be carbonated to an average depth of 1.5 in. (38 mm). Given a concrete cover of 2 in. (51 mm), should remedial measures be considered to arrest further carbonation in the concrete? If not,...

Friday, 24 August 2012

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Maximum temperature limits for hot-weather concreting

Maximum temperature limits for hot-weather concreting

Maximum temperature limits for hot-weather concreting

Q. What are the ACI building code requirements for placing concrete in a tropical climate? Some people in our office say we should specify a maximum permissible concrete temperature of 90 ºF (32 ºC). Others say a temperature higher than 90 ºF (32 º...

Friday, 24 August 2012

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