Tag: Concrete
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From Concrete to Canopy: Bringing Plants into Design
Cities today are dominated by concrete, steel, and glass, but a growing movement in architecture and construction is bringing nature back into the built environment. Integrating plants into buildings isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a crucial strategy for sustainability, human well-being, and energy efficiency. This approach, known as biophilic design, blends natural elements with urban spaces…
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Coffee concrete used for base of four-storey high whale sculpture
A base made from a concrete mix using recycled coffee grounds has been used to support a 12m-high sculpture of a blue whale in London’s Canary Wharf. The Whale on the Wharf (Skyscraper) by architect Studio KCA was created from plastic waste recovered from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and has been sited in a…
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How Admixtures Improve Decorative Concrete Performance in the Field
Concrete is the canvas of the modern jobsite, especially when aesthetics matter just as much as performance. From stamped patios and colored walkways to polished floors and intricate overlays, decorative concrete continues to grow in popularity. But with beauty comes the demand for precision—and that’s where admixture technology makes all the difference. Understanding how to…
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Women in Concrete: Kilah Engelke, OPCMIA Local 599
As part of a series featuring women in the concrete industry, Concrete Contractor has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. Kilah Engelke is the Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association Local 599 representing the state of…
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Women in Concrete: Kilah Engelke, OPCMIA Local 599
As part of a series featuring women in the concrete industry, Concrete Contractor has queried a few individuals to represent various aspects of the job and share their points of view on the industry. Kilah Engelke is the Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association Local 599 representing the state of…
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What Does ‘Concrete Contractor’ Mean? – Concrete Contractor March/April 2025 Editors Letter
Join me here as I attempt to navigate my way through what “concrete contractor” means. I don’t mean this brand. I mean your job. Even though you may work on a different type of project, do you think your job is the same as another reader? Aside from the fact that working with concrete in…
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Women in Concrete: Jacqueline Pruitt founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers
Jacqueline Pruitt is the visionary founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers, a standout female- and Black-owned rebar installation company in Los Angeles County. Hailing from Long Beach, Jacqueline exemplifies leadership, innovation, and resilience in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Since its founding in 2016, Marvella Steel Placers has expanded its footprint to collaborate…
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World of Concrete 2025 Faces the Future Head-On
Jerry Corder, product manager for construction equipment at Kubota introduces its new SPL 97-3 compact track loader, a third-gen model that replaces the SVL97-2 with refined and upgraded tech, performance, comfort and serviceability features.IRONMARKETSDedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete (WOC) 2025 was held Jan. 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nevada,…
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Concrete Stamping Elevates Residential Concrete Spaces
As spring encourages homeowners to refresh and renew their outdoor living spaces, one of the most effective ways to enhance these areas is through concrete stamping. Stamped concrete provides a versatile, durable solution that mimics the look of high-end materials like stone, brick, and wood—but at a fraction of the cost. For contractors, stamped concrete…
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Challenging Concrete: Profile of Tarlton Corp.’s Concrete Group
Concrete contractors are as varied as there are projects. As every job is going to be different, every contractor looks for a different type of project. Then there are the few that look for the difficult projects. The jobs that test the skills of everyone. Tarlton Corp.’s Concrete Group is one of those teams actively…