For Construction Pros

Tilt-Up Concrete and Multi-Purpose Repair Material Used for High Profile Promenade Shopping Center

Contractor chooses Rapid Set® Cement All™ to fix spalls and detail repairs on 1 million square feet of tilt-up walls and slaps at Mississippi shopping center

Article • July 1st, 2009

Cathodic Protection -- Adding Value to Your Client's Concrete Repairs

A cathodic protection system stops the corrosion cycle in concrete by utilizing an electrical current -- it can be an add-on service for the concrete contractor and a cost-effective benefit to the client.

Article • July 1st, 2009

In Concrete Standards Battle, Flooring is Winning, Part 1

Civil engineer Geoffrey D. Hichborn explains the problems he sees with flooring standards in the concrete industry and suggests a plan of action for contractors.

Article • May 14th, 2009

Jobsite Mixing

Jobsite mixing leaves the contractor in control of batch size, timing and details of the mix such as additives and color.

Article • March 6th, 2009

Repairing a Concrete Floor for a Comdominium Renovation

An 80-year-old concrete warehouse floor gets a new life thanks to a thorough repair and a decorative finish.

Article • January 17th, 2009

Combating Random Cracking in Concrete

Kim Basham of KB Engineering highlights how to use isolation, contraction and construction joints to control random cracking in slabs on ground.

Video • October 31st, 2008

Daily jobsite duties: 1. Build new Yankee Stadium, 2. Remove hex

As a member of the construction industry, you're called on to perform jobs of all sizes,Â restore historic buildings, help give school children a place to learn and sick people a place to regain their health. But did you ever think you'd be called...

Blog • April 15th, 2008

Taking concrete to new heights

On the Job

Article • December 14th, 2007

Repairing a Concrete Masterpiece

Concrete takes center stage in the renovation effort at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Article • December 14th, 2007

Spotlight: Repair December 2007

Repair projects often demand careful choosing of materials and products for a successful outcome.

Article • December 14th, 2007

A $29 million facelift

One of the world's most interesting and famous concrete structures is currentlyÂ undergoing a $29 million repair effort. Concrete repair contractors are currently focusing on numerous cracks in the facade of New York City'sÂ Guggenheim Museum...

Blog • September 12th, 2007