Category: Concrete
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How to Attract the Right Construction Candidates
The labor shortage is still causing difficulty in the construction industry. With plenty of unemployed people, it is important to focus on the best ways to recruit good people. An expert in the industry who spoke at CONEXPO in 2023, Dr. Kokkelenberg, has some tips on hiring and retaining good workers. According to the press…
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Preparing the Fleet for Green Cement
Although green cement was invented in the late ‘90s, it hadn’t managed to gain much traction. Over the last few years, however, you may have heard the term “green cement” gaining ground as a method of reducing carbon emissions associated with cement manufacturing. The concrete industry accounts for roughly seven percent of CO2 emissions globally.…
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Which Concrete Grinder Should I Use?
When I look at today’s polished concrete equipment I see a large variety of available equipment, styles, types, and options. Most true concrete polishing machines are planetary, whereas most surface preparation machines are counter rotary style. You can still polish with counter rotary machines. And with planetary, you can do surface prep. I know it’s…
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American Concrete Institute Releases ACI Code-318-25 for Structural Concrete
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced a new release of its ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete – Code Requirements and Commentary. According to ACI: This updated edition is now available to ACI 318 PLUS platform subscribers and will be offered for purchase in print and digital formats through the ACI Store in early…
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Power Tools at World of Concrete 2025
Second to none in the concrete tool and equipment space, contractors around the country look to World of Concrete for an opportunity to see the latest tools and equipment to make jobs more efficient and productive. Tool manufacturers have unveiled their plans on what they have in store for the show. Here’s a preview of…
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Capform Inc. Places Foundation of Waldorf Astoria Miami Hotel
How would you go about staging 1,400 concrete loads in a continuous 36-hour placement? new hotel/condo construction is being undertaken along the waves of the Biscayne Bay and beneath the Miami heat. A structure of many firsts for many, the 18-ft. deep foundation of the new Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences had a special set…
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An Outlook on 2025 – Is 2025 Looking Good For Concrete Contractors?
Full disclosure here, Concrete Contractor is not the only magazine I (attempt to) manage. As also editor of Rental I get a chance to connect with a very different angle of the construction industry. Rental’s readers are the equipment and general tool rental stores you frequent whenever you need that specialized equipment needed to solve that one special problem that one…
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An Inside Look at World of Concrete 2025
Marking the 51st edition of the tradeshow, World of Concrete 2025 premier exhibition serves the concrete construction and masonry industries. In 2024, nearly 60,000 registered professionals attended alongside over 1,400 exhibitors. Last year saw a record all-time high of 185 educational sessions highlihgting the vital need of continued education and training. This year is anticiapted…
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World of Concrete 2025 Preview
As the largest concrete trade show, World of Concrete (WOC) has packed engaging industry events and exhibits into its show every year for more than 50 years. This year is no exception — WOC 2025 has a lot to offer, including educational sessions, networking events, expansive exhibits and more. With over 1,000 exhibitors signed on…