Tag: Concrete
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Tracking Leased Concrete Equipment | For Construction Pros
In the concrete and construction sectors, leased equipment is vital to project success. From concrete mixers to cranes, leasing enables companies to leverage high-performance machinery in a much more cost-effective way than through outright ownership. Effective management of these leased assets is challenging and can directly impact profitability, compliance, and operational efficiency. Asset management software…
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What is Concrete Spalling and What You Should Do About It
Many people think of concrete as a material that doesn’t have any issues even as it ages. While concrete is a highly durable material, it can age or run into issues with its well-being, just like any other building material. You need to know about the signs that something is going on with your concrete…
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Could graphene be the future of concrete?
Graphene was discovered by researchers at the University of Manchester in 2004, a super-strong material that is just one atom thick. Its strength and thermal conductivity mean that its potential applications seem almost endless, with applications in electronics, composites and coatings, biomedicine, energy and sensors to name but a few. But there are many versions…
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Three concrete technologies to watch
Construction wants to improve its productivity and sustainability – and these emerging concrete technologies could be central to that. Self-stressing concrete Arriving in the UK from Latvia is a chemically self-stressing concrete, which contains a patented combination of three admixtures and steel fibres. Called PrīmX, the concrete has been developed by Primekss to be both…
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What concrete costs tell us about construction inflation
Ready-mixed concrete also serves as an interesting indicator of local construction inflation. While its price is affected by global commodity markets and energy costs, it cannot be transported over long distances due to its short shelf life. This necessitates domestic production, making the price of ready-mixed concrete sensitive to local factors such as the cost…
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Scania Showcases Next Generation 13-Liter Engine at World of Concrete
At World of Concrete 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, visitors to the Scania booth will discover the new 13-liter DC13 engines for industrial operations. Showcased at the booth via augmented reality technology, the Next Generation 13-liter DC13 engine met interest from both original equipment manufacturers and end users alike. Offering power density, a significantly increased life…
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Effective Efficiency at World of Concrete 2025
Concrete contractors and general contractors who self-perform concrete have been challenged with a lack of skilled labor. From the starting positions on the crew to the experienced – the most common criticism is that “no one wants to work anymore.” Yet, based on the advancements seen during World of Concrete 2025, its more on safety,…
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DEWALT® Showcases Innovations at World of Concrete®
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, is unveiling industry insights from its 2025 Power Pulse Survey at this year’s World of Concrete®† Trade Show in Las Vegas, taking place January 21-23. The survey found an increasing readiness for electrification with 66% of construction managers and 59%…
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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CMA closes probe into suspected concrete admixtures cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority has dropped an investigation into suspected conduct relating to the supply of chemical admixtures and additives for use in concrete, cement and related construction products in the UK. The competition watchdog’s statement said that it closed the probe “on the grounds that [it] no longer constitutes an administrative priority”. It…