Tag: Concrete
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Women in Concrete | For Construction Pros
According to research conducted in December 2023 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), women made up about 10.8 percent of construction overall (this includes legal, administrative, etc., women represented 4.3 percent in the trades). Comparing that to a November 2024 report from the U.S. Department of Commerce, women’s employment in construction represents about 1 in…
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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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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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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…
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Massive Asphalt And Concrete Equipment Auction By Maynards, March 6 2025
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One of the, if not the biggest, hurdles to starting an asphalt pavement business, is the high cost of entry. Purchasing the pavers, rollers, milling machines, and all the other various tools used for maintenance don’t come cheap. Even if you’ve already started your business, the opportunity to purchase quality equipment, even pre-owned, at a…
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Precision pouring: how digital surveillance boosts concrete quality
New digital surveillance technology is proving its worth in improving concrete quality assurance, as well as advancing safety and sustainability, writes Mott MacDonald’s Sudarshan Srinivasan. A wide range of digital technologies such as sensors, data acquisition systems, data analysis and decision-making tools are being implemented in large infrastructure projects. However, there are challenges to be…
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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…