Category: Concrete
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BOMAG Americas’ Exhibit at World of Asphalt 2025 to Showcase New Equipment
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in Alarms, Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Attachments, Business, Business Services, Compaction, Compaction Equipment, Concrete, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Dealers, Detectable Warnings, Equipment, Featured, Lighting, Pavement Maintenance, Screeds, Service CentersAnticipating World of Asphalt 2025, March 25-27, BOMAG Americas has announced the product launches and compaction technology features that it will be showcasing at its booth. Displayed at exhibit #1932, BOMAG Americas will have a 4,200 ft2 display. At the show, BOMAG will be unveiling its new 8-ft. paver – nimble enough for commercial paving…
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National Flooring Equipment Acquires Syntec Diamond Tools
National Flooring Equipment, an industrial-quality floor removal and surface preparation equipment manufacturer, has announced its acquisition of another manufacturer. This is expected to benefit both companies and improve development and expansion. National Flooring Equipment has added an internationally known manufacturer to its portfolio: Syntec Diamond Tools. Syntec will remain its own entity and continue to provide…
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What’s in the Drum for Concrete in 2025
The 2024 presidential campaign is behind us, and the election of President Donald Trump, plus Republican control of both chambers of Congress, means the nation is positioned for a near-total reset of federal energy and environmental policy. Among other outcomes, that could free up additional volumes of coal ash for use in concrete production. First,…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…
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When False Knowledge Fails Trench and Excavation Projects
There’s a famous saying, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” It’s commonly accredited to Mark Twain, but likely it’s one of those quotes that change as people say it and eventually collapses upon itself over time. No matter where the…
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Understanding DOI Measurements for Polished Concrete Floors
Maintaining the aesthetic appeal of polished concrete floors is crucial, as according to a Forbes.com article, you only have seven seconds to make a good impression. If a customer walks in and sees damaged or dull floors, they may conclude that the overall business is not well-kept. Traditionally, gloss measurements were the standard for assessing…
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$1.248 Trillion was Spent in Nonresidential Construction in January
According to an analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors of published data from the U.S. Census Bureau, national nonresidential construction spending increased 0.1% in January. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.248 trillion. However, their economist expresses some concern. 12 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, spending was up on a monthly…
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How AI Agents are Leading the Future of Construction
Envision your future job site: autonomous bots doing layout, material staging and installations; drones conducting inspections; and office staff using virtual reality to interact with a digital twin comparing the plans to the as-built. For leaders of most construction firms, that future state for the field is not something they expect to see this decade.…
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What the Steel and Aluminum Tariff Could Mean for Construction
In an effort to protect America’s steel and aluminum industries, on February 11, President Trump signed proclamations to close loopholes, restoring a “true” 25 percent tariff on steel, raising the tariff from 10 to 25 percent on aluminum. As quickly as President Trump addressed these tariffs on what are vitally imported construction materials, it didn’t…
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Working with alternative concrete binders: BSI’s new guidance
Traditional Portland cement, a major ingredient in conventional concrete, plays a huge role in global CO2 emissions. This is because its production requires a lot of energy. In the UK alone, according to the European Ready Mixed Concrete Organisation, about 11.7 million tonnes of Portland cement are used annually. This results in millions of tonnes…