Tag: Concrete
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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…
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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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8 New Products for the Concrete Contractor
New products are introduced to the concrete contractor all the time. Whether these are announced as an updated solution, a brand new tool, or new equipment to be used on a jobsite, these products found a problem and have been specifically designed to address it. These products as published in the January/February 2025 issue of Concrete…