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Transfer slabs: These heavy-duty concrete slabs help transfer the massive load of the upper floors to lower support posts and pillars. As much as a metre thick, they can be the most time-consuming part of construction, requiring 15 per cent of the total concrete. Simplifying design and eliminating underground parking reduces the need for these slabs. Read More

April 25, 2024 | By Sally Choi

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