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CONCRETE PRODUCTION: A HEAVY LOAD ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Unless you’re in the construction business, you probably don’t spend a lot of energy thinking about the state of the concrete industry. Did you know that it’s the...

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3D CONCRETE PRINTING HAS ARRIVED

3D printing technology has been making huge strides in recent years, redefining   the paradigm of what is possible in making medical devices, appliances, tools, and more. Now it...

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HANDLE WITH CARE

In the construction industry, working with concrete is a given. Workers familiar with the risks know how important it is to take safety precautions. This means wearing protective...

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CAL POLY’S CONCRETE CANOE CHAMPIONS

The winning canoe is named “Van Gogh” and weighs 178 lbs. and is 19’4” long. The engineering students that created this winning canoe won in the following categories: Overall,...

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CONCRETE SAFETY: COMMON PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD RISKS

Before you start a concrete construction job using concrete cutting equipment, think OSHA. Familiarize yourself with potential hazards. Advance planning is your friend. When DIY homeowners dig a...

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CONCRETE CONTROL JOINTS (BECAUSE CRACKIN’ HAPPENS)

“Crackin’ happens over enough time or after enough abuse in one spot,” A.J., a contractor with a crew of five in Denver, CO, said. “That’s why we cut...

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HOW TO DECIDE WHETHER TO RENT OR OWN CONCRETE EQUIPMENT

While the renting vs. owning debate has been around, this post includes some considerations and a modern pricing comparison to help you decide. Did you have a profitable...

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NEW YEAR, NEW RULES OSHA’S LATEST: RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA

“Silica dust poses a health threat and has been an issue for awhile,” according to Mark Rossier, a consultant at a national construction safety services firm. He elaborates,...

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2018: A PRACTICALLY-CONCRETE OUTLOOK

New Year’s resolutions are amusing to many of us working in the diamond-hard grit and grind of the concrete business.  Ours is an occupation of action and timing....

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Cold Weather Concrete Tips

Concrete work is for the most part outdoor work. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) sets the bar for cold as more than three successive days the average daily...

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SHOTCRETE – AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE

It’s in the news every day: As world population increases, the need for affordable housing, mass transportation, updated infrastructure and water preservation is more critical than ever. Pressure...

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A SAFER WORLD FOR THE DISABLED

Everything is more difficult if you have a physical disability: doors, stairs, restrooms, sidewalks and curbs all present challenges for those who aren’t able-bodied. As if taking 15...

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