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Concrete Materials

CarbonCure is both a process and the name of a company, representing a new way of making concrete that injects CO2 into the concrete so that when it hardens, or cures, the injected CO2 is mineralized, incorporating it permanently back into limestone.
Concrete Materials
Setting C02 in Concrete Improves Its Strength
According to one company, CarbonCure, injecting C02 into concrete can increase the concrete's strength
December 3, 2020
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Concrete Materials
The Impact of Admixtures on Sustainability
January 25, 2021
Concreting in the winter should be beautiful that time of year, all that snow.
Concrete
Cold Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects
January 18, 2021
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Concrete Materials
University Looks to Improve Concrete, Cement with Pryolyzed Ash
January 14, 2021
The Sakrete Pro-Mix family: Concrete Repair, Accelerated Concrete Mix, All-Purpose Cement Mix
Concrete Materials
Sakrete Pro-Mix Family
January 7, 2021
Blue Planet’s limestone-coated light weight aggregate specified in Interim Boarding Area B at San Francisco International Airport was included in concrete poured in 2016 by Central Concrete. Testing showed that it met all necessary specifications.
Concrete Materials
Investment to Create Synthetic Limestone Aggregate
December 22, 2020
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Construction Update
Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories this Week: Biden will Request OSHA COVID Standards
Why these are the most-read construction stories of the week: new John Deere Gators, OSHA increases civil penalties, how stopping work can help you get paid, the infrastructure spend in Biden’s economic rescue, and more
Larry Stewart
January 22, 2021
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Business
Five Key Components of a Successful Government Construction Bid
If you’re going to take the time and effort to bid for a state, local and education project, be sure to put your best foot forward.
Ben Vaught
January 22, 2021
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Rental
Preventative Maintenance: The Lifeblood of Any Equipment Rental Company
With help from mechanics, service managers, and a fully implemented preventative maintenance program, you can keep your fleet (and in turn, your business) running in top shape.
Fleet Cost & Care
January 7, 2021
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Mission: Carbon Zero
The players driving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions within the cement and concrete industries.
Gigi Wood
December 21, 2020
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Concrete Materials
CustomTech TechLevel WSF Fiber Reinforced Self-Leveling Underlayment for Wood Subfloors
CustomTech, a division of Custom Building Products - A QUIKRETE Company
December 18, 2020
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have used geometry-based structural optimization techniques to create human-scale structures out of concrete. The researchers will mimic evolution’s approach toward minimizing the use of material while maximizing its performance as part of their NSF “Future Manufacturing” project.
Construction Technology
Spiders, Caterpillars, Dragonflies Inspire Construction Material Research
The National Science Foundation awarded grants to three universities to develop new technologies and materials to be used in biomanufacturing, cyber manufacturing and eco-manufacturing.
Gigi Wood
December 10, 2020
TigerLoc is an award-winning material that is used as a thermal break product at window and door openings within a concrete wall assembly.
Concrete Materials
TigerLoc Signs Exclusive Agreement with Nox-Crete
Nox-Crete and JK Thermal have partnered in an exclusive distribution agreement of the domestic TigerLoc products.
Nox-Crete Product Group
December 8, 2020
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Concrete Materials
TigerLoc
Nox-Crete Product Group
December 6, 2020
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Concrete Thoughts
Lunar Construction & Lunar Concrete
Research papers suggest ideas on how to construct a permanent building on the moon.
Jonathan Kozlowski
November 25, 2020
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A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project
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A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project
Rockett’s Glass & Concrete Overlay has a long-standing relationship in the concrete industry. Learn from Rockett’s, schedule a session today.
September 16, 2020
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Concrete Thoughts
Lunar Construction & Lunar Concrete
Research papers suggest ideas on how to construct a permanent building on the moon.
Jonathan Kozlowski
November 25, 2020
The WEAV3D lattice offers flexibility and performance in the design, handling and placement of reinforcement that cannot be matched with traditional steel reinforcing.
Concrete Materials
Composite Tech for Polymer Concrete Product Reinforcement Approved
Oldcastle Infrastructure has approved the composite lattice material, WEAV3D, for reinforcement applications in polymer concrete and SMC composite products.
Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company
November 5, 2020
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Concrete Materials
Rapid Strength Concrete Market Analysis
Analysis of the global rapid strength concrete market shows steady growth of 8.3% during 2020-2026
November 2, 2020
A batch of NITROcrete in action.
Concrete Materials
NITROcrete Welcomes William Sandbrook and Kevin Foti to its Board of Directors
Sandbrook and Foti accepted appointments in October 2020. Combined, they bring over a century of industry knowledge and experience to advise NITROcrete's rapid expansion.
NITROcrete
October 29, 2020
Geofoam placed during the rebuilt of the CDOT US 36 highway collapse in 2019.
Concrete
The Role of Geofoam in the Evolution of the Modern Construction Industry
The use of EPS geofoams, has emerged as a key trend contributing to more sustainability and efficiency in the construction world.
October 22, 2020
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Concrete Materials
QUIKRETE Polymer Modified Structural Repair
The QUIKRETE Companies
January 19, 2017
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Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Slump Should Not Be Specified
The concrete producer and contractor should determine slump requirements.
Bruce Suprenant, P.E.
Ward R. Malisch, P.E.
March 14, 2017
In order to achieve the desired polished concrete finish on this lobby floor, Concrete Flooring Solutions used CTS Cement Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling product to bring an overpoured floor back to its specified recessed depth.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Self-Leveling Topping Corrects Concrete Floor Overpour on Polishing Job
CTS Cement's Rapid Set TRU Self-Leveling topping helped a contractor bring an overpoured concrete floor back to specification in order to achieve the desired polished-concrete surface
April 18, 2012
Wagner Meters is offering a free webinar.
Concrete
Wagner Meters Offer Free Concrete Moisture Testing Webinar, Waives Training Fee
Wagner Meters is providing a free webinar on concrete moisture testing and waiving the fee on its Rapid RH training class.
Wagner Meters
May 1, 2020
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Concrete
LafargeHolcim Proposes New Board Members
Two new members will be proposed for election to the Board of Directors of LafargeHolcim at its Annual General Meeting of shareholders, which is scheduled to take place on May 12, 2020.
LafargeHolcim North America Inc.
April 27, 2020
Hendricks Gateway Park required a stormwater management system featuring concrete components from Rinker Materials so commercial truck traffic can safely enter and leave the industrial campus.
Concrete
Rinker Materials Helps Construct Stormwater Management System at Major Industrial Park
Hendricks Gateway Park required a stormwater management system featuring concrete components from Rinker Materials so commercial truck traffic can safely enter and leave the industrial campus.
Rinker Materials, a QUIKRETE Company
April 16, 2020
A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project
Sponsored
A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project
Rockett’s Glass & Concrete Overlay has a long-standing relationship in the concrete industry. Learn from Rockett’s, schedule a session today.
September 16, 2020
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Concrete
Raising the Circa Resort & Casino
Luxury Las Vegas resort rises using several formwork solutions to conquer complex design.
Doka USA
March 18, 2020
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Concrete Materials
[PODCAST] Bekaert Shares the Advantages of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Fiber reinforced concrete requires less labor and saves material.
November 25, 2019
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Concrete Materials
American Concrete Institute Reveals Winners of 2019 Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites Student Competition
Students had to design, construct and test a concrete structure reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) to achieve the optimal load-to-cost ratio
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
October 31, 2019
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Concrete Materials
GCP Applied Technologies Concrete Technology Solutions
GCP Applied Technologies' concrete technologies help producers optimize operational efficiency, materials management and sustainability
GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
October 3, 2019
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Concrete
Cemen Tech Announces New Utility Package at ICUEE 2019
Cemen Tech has unveiled an all-new Utility Package for its volumetric concrete mixers at ICUEE 2019.
Cemen Tech Inc.
October 2, 2019
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Concrete Materials
ChemPatch Rapid Setting Works as Multi-Functional Repair Mortar
The versatile single component cementitious mortar can be used for various repairs to concrete substrates.
ChemMasters Inc.
May 21, 2019
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Concrete Materials
[VIDEO] Sakrete Repairing Concrete Steps Video Tutorial
This easy Sakrete video tutorial shows how to repair concrete steps and porch using Sakrete Top’N Bound Repair to fix cracks
February 9, 2018
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Concrete Materials
[VIDEO] Sakrete Installing a Steel Plate Video Tutorial
This short video shows six easy steps to securely install a steel plate with precision grout
February 9, 2018
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Concrete Materials
[VIDEO] Sakrete Stucco Repair Video Tutorial
In six easy steps, this video will show you how to use Sakrete stucco mix to fix holes and cracks making walls look just like new
February 9, 2018
Concrete
QUIKRETE How-to Videos Reveal Project Demand
More than 12.5 million views finds pouring and finishing concrete most popular.
The QUIKRETE Companies
February 8, 2018
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Concrete Materials
[VIDEO] Sakrete Mortar Mix Video Tutorial
Here are some tips on how to use Sakrete products for home improvement projects
February 8, 2018
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