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Asphalt, Civil Engineering & Construction

Design & construction

○General contractors　○Specialized contractors　○Architecture firms　○Home builders　○Construction firms

Reducing worker loads with high quality, easy-to-use materials

The construction industry is facing a severe shortage of engineers and technicians with the retirement of the older generation and a diminishing younger workforce. To alleviate the problem, issues of worker load reduction as well as work environment improvement have to addressed to achieve a more sustainable industry.

Roads

Faster roadworks

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Kao's asphalt solutions allow for pavements with the same durability as semi-flexible pavements, significantly reducing the duration of traffic closure.

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Tunnels

Smooth excavation in shield tunneling

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Kao's foaming agent, MIGHTY FA-S02, generates durable foam that facilitates smooth excavation; thereby improving work efficiency in tunnel construction.

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Construction & civil engineering foundations

Shortening construction times in clay soils

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Kao's soil cement dispersant reduces soil cement viscosity and improves pile penetration in clay soils.

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Concrete

Improving concrete quality with surfactant technology

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Kao's range of chemical agents for concrete can be selected according to application and construction conditions.

Concrete

Achieving long-distance concrete pumping

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MIGHTY V-10 optimizes concrete pumping by conferring upon concrete appropriate viscosity, water retention and lubrication properties.

Realizing safe, reliable construction environments

The construction industry accounts for 30% of all industrial accidents; a key reason why younger generations are avoiding construction work. Ensuring a safe and secure work environment is crucial in order to continue to secure a continued labor force in the industry.

Tunnels

Shotcrete compliant with dust regulations for a quality work environment

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Kao's special thickening agent, VISCO TOP UT can significantly reduce dust emissions from sprayed concrete.

Construction & civil engineering foundations

Precise loose gravel/water-caused void filling

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With Kao's thickening agent, VISCO TOP, concrete/cement slurries with high fluidity and superior flow properties are achieved.

Creating unique environmental and structurally-oriented buildings

The build-to-order construction industry needs to cater to different environmental conditions, different construction conditions, as well as diversifying customer needs.

Construction & civil engineering foundations

Smooth construction even with unstable ground foundations

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Kao's thickening agent, VISCO TOP, mitigates cement slurry seepage; allowing for proper pile construction. This thus reduces the risk of increased costs and prolonged construction periods.

Concrete

Achieving long-distance concrete pumping

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MIGHTY V-10 optimizes concrete pumping by conferring upon concrete appropriate viscosity, water retention and lubrication properties.

Concrete

Precise concrete placement even with intricate concrete rebar

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Concrete mixed using Kao's high-range water-reducing admixture, MIGHTY 21V‐SG, effortlessly flows and fills every corner of the formwork; stopping perfectly when left to settle thereby reducing material separation.

Demonstrating environmentally friendly business practices

In today's sustainability-oriented society, the construction industry needs to demonstrate environmental regulation compliance, environmentally low-impact business practices,  as well as environmentally conscious business decisions throughout the entire product life cycle to garner public trust and acceptance.

Roads

CO₂ emissions reduction by reducing construction operation temperatures

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CO₂ emitted during heating and manufacture of asphalt mixtures can be reduced by approximately 15%.

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Roads

"Positive recycling" of waste PET into asphalt modifiers

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Kao has developed an asphalt modifier, NEWTLAC 5000, that makes effective use of PET waste while also achieving highly durable road pavement.

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Revetment, construction and civil engineering foundations

Water pollution mitigation in sea, river and groundwater environments

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Kao's thickening agent, VISCO TOP, is non-water polluting; helping to achieve safe, reliable, and efficient construction.

Construction & civil engineering foundations

Safe ground improvement works through dust control using environmentally friendly materials

Made from natural fats and oils, SKISH GP-1 is an environmentally friendly dust suppressant for cement solidification.

Construction & civil engineering foundations

Clay soil foundation waste reduction

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Kao's MIGHTY 21JS Series improves work execution by lowering soil cement viscosity; reducing water injection volumes and thus required sludge disposal.Also, with Kao's dust suppressants, powder dust from solidifying agents is minimized; affording a safe and reliable work environment.

Concrete

Plant decarbonization

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The MIGHTY 21HP series allows for superior early strength gain while reducing the amount of steam required.

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