Bryan M. Birdwell

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Construction Management
Bid to Punchlist: Managing the Concrete Slab Package
Defining the RFP with a clear vision of the scope of work, job site conditions and work restrictions will go far in minimizing confusion and potential conflict.
August 19, 2020
Unvented heating can cause serious problems to fresh concrete. This nicely finished floor carbonated within the first couple days, causing the surface to pull up when tape was removed.
Carbonation in Freshly Placed Slabs
The reaction between cement paste and carbon dioxide in the air.
June 21, 2017
When it came time to measure the placements against the F-min specification and render a certification for compliance, a Floor Levelness and Flatness firm used the F-min Profiler to measure the exact wheel path of the intended material handling equipment. This allowed for instant results ensuring accurate measurements and layout of spot grinding in out-of-tolerance areas.
Wide Bay Superflat VNA Concrete Floors
Ultimately, it's up to the facility owner to determine how their Defined Traffic or F-min concrete slabs will be constructed. If the owners don’t want corrective grinding in their defined traffic aisles, then the narrow strip construction method is best.
April 23, 2014