Benefits of Schwing Smart Drum Technology

Smart Drum technology separates the rotation of the concrete mixer drum from the truck engine's rpms, allowing a constant speed of rotation for a better mix

March 5, 2012

New Home Sales Maintain Momentum

Pending Sales Index up 45.8% year-over-year in October according to Zonda

Version 2.1 of the robot Spot was recently released.

Construction Site Mobility Robot Spot 2.1 Released

Boston Dynamics has released version 2.1 of its autonomous robot, Spot.

Are your safety caps OSHA compliant?

Are your safety caps OSHA compliant?

Avoid fines. Invest in jobsite safety. Learn More by Downloading our Whitepaper

The Superabrasive Lavina 32 E Grinder L32 E

The Lavina 32E Grinder

The GDE18V-26D Mobile Dust extractor provides a true cordless solution when used with the 18V 1 In. GBH18V-26D Bulldog rotary hammer.

The GDE18V-26D SDS-plus Bulldog Mobile Dust Extractor Kit with CORE18V 4.0 Ah Compact Battery

Screenshot of the ACCU-POUR Mobile

Updates to the AP Office and AP Mobile Platforms of the ACCU-POUR Volumetric Mixer Productivity Solution

Upgraded Throttle Calbe On Saw Vacuum Systems 2501312 C01 Render

Throttle Cable Upgrade for the Soff-Cutt V1000 Vacuums

Multi-family residential projects create an ideal environment for contractors looking to break into or grow their business in high-flow material markets with gypsum floor underlayment, grouting, cellular concrete, plaster and stucco applications.

Selecting a Pump to Maximize Productivity and Profitability in Gypsum Applications

New residential construction business success requires an investment in specialized equipment.

CEO of Allen Engineering Corporation, J. Dewayne Allen, Passes Away

In 1964, Allen started Allen-Hardin Inc., which was a ready-mix concrete operation in his hometown of Piggott, Arkansas, with his wife, Mary Ann.

Zyter has launched its Zyter Smart Logistics system, a secure, customizable solution for logistics companies and enterprise logistics departments that leverages Zyter’s SmartSpaces platform and Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

Zyter Launches Real-Time Vehicle Tracking Technology

Zyter Smart Logistics connects data systems, departments and people to give logistics teams end-to-end, real-time visibility of vehicles and goods in transit while also collecting analytics on driver behavior.

Jeff Keeling is the Brokk Inc.'s new North American sales and marketing manager.

Brokk Inc. Announces Sales and Marketing Manager for North American Market

Jeff Keeling joins Brokk as the company's new North American Sales and Marketing Manager.

Miller Formless Celebrates 50 Years Plus Concrete Paver Product Acquisitions

Darick Franzen of Miller Formless talks about the concrete paving industry.

With headquarters in Aurora, IL and a second location in Mooresville, NC (pictured), Factory Cleaning Equipment provides facilities managers, building owners, and janitorial professionals with high-quality American-made industrial floor scrubbers and sweepers, including its own private-branded product line, Bulldog.

Jon-Don Expands Offerings with Factory Cleaning Equipment Inc. Acquisition

Jon-Don, national supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, and chemicals, announces expanded offerings within the jan-san, restoration equipment, and concrete surface prep and polishing industries

Figure 5: One thing is certain in the research that has come from preconstruction trials: an operator can’t use the same vibrator frequencies for 8-in. slump that he can on 4-in. slump concrete. More importantly, he certainly can’t solve surface face defect issues with a tool that behaves differently every time the concrete mix changes.

Non-Destructive Tests Measure Anti-Segregation Benefits of Controlled Frequency Vibrators in Concrete Paving

Field investigations into limiting high frequency vibration to control the amount of concrete material separation in commercial concrete applications are using the same approach to limit the surface distresses in concrete pavements.

UMA installed a 4-in.-thick, 4000-psi temporary shotcrete facing to hold the wall in place in preparation for Flatiron’s crew to build the final cast-in-place wall.

Contractor Takes On Challenging Soil Nail Wall

UMA Geotechnical Construction constructed all of the eight required permanent soil nail walls along a roughly two-mile stretch of the Greensboro Western Loop (Interstate 73) project but they were all dwarfed by the Wall 4.

Learn how to eliminate returned concrete waste

Learn how to eliminate returned concrete waste

CLARENA® RC40 enables concrete producers to easily recycle and reuse returned concrete, a solution that will have a significant environmental & economic impact.

Trimble Earthworks Grade Control version 2.0 features Horizontal Steering Control, which automatically controls the machine to follow any horizontal alignment.

10 Technologies Improving All Aspects of Construction

Emerging technologies are enabling operators to more precisely survey and plan the elements of a construction project, perform various construction tasks, and develop and maintain a vital database of construction fleet data.

In high-racking warehouses, factories, and industrial facilities, floor flatness and levelness (FF/FL) can be a make-or-break issue, affecting the very performance of the building for its intended use.

Floor Flatness and Levelness in Modern Construction

Performing floor quality assurance in house, rather than outsourcing, can reduce project wait times.

The WEAV3D lattice offers flexibility and performance in the design, handling and placement of reinforcement that cannot be matched with traditional steel reinforcing.

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.

Toro Swivel Mud Buggy 3

Toro Swivel Mud Buggy

Unit includes a redesigned 16-cu.-ft. tub and an innovative swivel feature.

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3D Printing Building Design Hackathon Launched

LafargeHolcim and Witteveen + Bos have announced a 3D printing hackathon in an attempt to reinvent building design and rethink the methods of residential building.

E 750 Electric Wheelbarrow W Slurry Tub & Concrete Funnel Cap

E-750 Electric Wheelbarrow

Now available with a 1,000-lb.-capacity, high-density plastic Slurry Tub that holds 6.75 cu. ft. of liquid concrete

Suit Over Calif. Steel Rebar Monopoly

Steel rebar fabricator, Pacific Steel Group, is suing Commercial Metals Company over being prevented from building a Danieli micro mill to begin manufacturing its own rebar.

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Rapid Strength Concrete Market Analysis

Analysis of the global rapid strength concrete market shows steady growth of 8.3% during 2020-2026

The A 2000 Portable Air Cleaner Hchdsm10 0121 Tif

The A 2000 Portable Air Cleaner

Hilti Jaibot Application 2

Hilti Jaibot BIM-enabled Construction Jobsite Robot

Remote-controlled construction robot performs semi-autonomous mobile ceiling drilling based on BIM data.

Ruwac’s WB307 is a 10 Hp Propane Vacuum system designed for outdoor applications where power is not present.

The Workhorse WB307 Propane-Powered Vacuum