When building a house, it makes great difference whether the outer walls have a thickness of 22.5 cm or only a slender 17.5 cm. “When slender precast walls are used, the space gained amounts to three...
The first part of this article discussed the various test guidelines for fasteners and outlined new developments in test guidelines and the associated assessment documents for anchors and headed...
In the Saxon city of Meissen in Germany, world-famous for its porcelain manufactory, the newly constructed Porcelain Terrace was inaugurated. The structure serves tourists as viewpoint and...
As an international industry player and driver of innovation, Ehl AG is committed together with its affiliated company CRH to the research of low-carbon materials in the concrete industry. Hence, they...
A neat transition from the paved area to the lawn contributes substantially to a well-maintained appearance of a garden. In this regard, it comes down to a stable edging of the paved area. Now, this...
Germany is already reusing 95 % of construction and demolition debris. The ReConcrete technology of Heidelberg Materials pursues a further-reaching innovative approach of purposeful carbonation of the...
Adherence to certain water pressure standards is critical for safe, convenient and efficient water supply in German cities. The requirements are established in the German Federal Water Act (WHG), and...
Ehl AG, a CRH Group company, is one of the leading concrete block and paver manufacturers with more than 40 years of market experience and a network of over 20 locations in Germany. After extensive...
The construction industry is as basic for our lives as are only few others. Living outside closed rooms or traffic on unpaved roads? Hard to imagine in everyday life. But the construction industry is...
The Max Brauer Quarter is a 2.5-hectare area in Hamburg’s district of Ottensen. The company Quantum Immobilien AG, as client, is building 464 dwelling units there for around 1,400 residents in the...
