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Building with concrete dates farther back than you might think. The earliest known use of limestone was about 12,000 years ago, found in the Gobekli Tepe temple in...
Read moreUnless 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...
Read more3D 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...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreThe 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,...
Read moreBefore 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...
Read more“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...
Read moreWhile 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...
Read more“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,...
Read moreNew 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....
Read moreConcrete 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...
Read moreIt’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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