[VIDEO] Overcoming Construction Defects for Better Productivity

James J. Adrian, Bradley University discusses how quantitative creativity can solve some of the issues that are part of the industry

January 17, 2017

James J. Adrian, Bradley University discusses how quantitative creativity can solve some of the issues that are part of the industry

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What Workforce Challenges Are Ahead for Key Construction Industry Segments?

Where there is construction growth, there will be significant difficulties in meeting the demand for workers. Here is a look at what's ahead in 2021.

Pre-operation inspections and function tests should be performed before the telehandler is put in use for the day, every time.

Why you Should Perform Daily To Do’s on Your Telehandler

Creating and following a daily maintenance schedule for your telehandler will help you get the longest life from your investments.

5 Tips to Optimize Concrete Forming Panel Performance

5 Tips to Optimize Concrete Forming Panel Performance

APA-trademarked panels can be used repeatedly with proper care. Maximize concrete form lifetime—and your budget—with these five tips.

Contractors need to digitize the communication and workflow between the office and field with technology to create a fluid line of communication and information among the team.

Six Technologies, Tools & Workflows Giving Contractors an Edge in 2021

With BIM and IoT now commonplace, construction companies need to bolster themselves with proven solutions to help ensure projects are completed correctly, on time, and on budget.

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The First Step in Choosing the Right Abrasive

In surface preparation, there are a number of things to consider when selecting a metal-bond diamond abrasive. Start at the concrete floor and figure out what you’re working on.

Finishers should edge along the edge form so contraction joints are easily visible for accurate sawcutting.

How to Hand-Trowel Edges and Joints to Match Power Trowel Finishes

Techniques for matching a power trowel's surface density and darkness by hand

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Recycle Concrete & Save Time, Money with the ALLU Screener & Crusher Buckets for 10 to 38 Ton Machines

How the ALLU Transformer Concrete Screener & Crusher Buckets for 10 to 38 Ton Machines can save time and money.

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union recently unveiled the façade of its new branch, which incorporated 3D printed materials.

3D Printed Building Façade Reportedly First Ever

A credit union in Tennesse partnered with Branch Technology to create the first-ever 3D printed building façade.

The walls and pillars are created layer by layer. In this method of construction, no formwork is needed. The formulation of Korodur’s CyBe MORTAR building material was matched precisely to the requirements of the 3D printing process.

3D Concrete Projects From Around the World

3D concrete can be used to create a wide range of projects - from buildings all the way to the tables in the backyard. These are a few examples that exemplify creative work.

For precision and efficiency, the contractor used two Aquajet Aqua Cutter 710V robots to remove portions of 28 columns, four chevrons and one buttress in 30 days.

Hydrodemolition Provides Precise Concrete Removal on the Climate Pledge Arena Renovation

Two Hydrodemolition robots completed concrete removal on the arena's columns in 30 days vs. an estimated eight months with traditional methods.

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Optimize the Performance of Your Concrete Mix with the Web-based SmartMix App Dashboard

With Giatec's artificial intelligence algorithm, Roxi, concrete producers can use the SmartMix Dashboard to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes.

PINOTH developed a special chassis while McNeilus developed a custom mixer body. The PRINOTH PANTHER T16 served as a starting point. This is a 33,500-lb. payload capacity tracked carrier vehicle that typically hauls digger derricks, aerial devices, cranes, drills, and more into the most challenging terrain.

Tracked Concrete Mixer Provides Off-road Access

PRINOTH and McNeiluis collaborate on mixer designed for the off-road construction market.

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The FloorMate80E - A Fully Electric Mobile Mixer & Pump Combination

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Festool Announces Its Systainer Systems Collection

Festool USA has unveiled its largest Systainer release ever with the new Systainer3 tool organization systems, providing efficient protection, storage and transportation of all tools and materials in the workshop or on the jobsite.

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7 Questions on Colors & Stains

Insight from John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors on acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and applying stains to a slab.

5 Tips to Optimize Concrete Forming Panel Performance

5 Tips to Optimize Concrete Forming Panel Performance

APA-trademarked panels can be used repeatedly with proper care. Maximize concrete form lifetime—and your budget—with these five tips.

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Infrastructure Bill Would Have “Profound Effect” on Construction Activity, Building Materials

A multiyear federal infrastructure investment bill could boost construction spending by 2% and drive prices and volumes for cement and aggregates higher.

Lehigh Cement has published product and plant-specific EPDs for all of its cement products produced at its Edmonton, Alberta, plant.

Lehigh Cement Among Latest to Launch Reduced Carbon Footprint Concrete

Lehigh Hanson has launched EcoCem PLUS at its Edmonton plant in Canada.

By removing the necessity of on-site personnel to collect data, COMMAND Center AutoCollect can save teams the expense and labor hours of manually collecting data onsite.

The COMMAND Center AutoCollect - Autonomous Concrete Data Collection

Access concrete temperature history, calculate maturity, and strength data offsite

The Research in Concrete Sensor Technology

Pushing construction technology further to get real time data from concrete sensors, Purdue researchers have been working on a years-long project to investigate the value of integrating concrete sensors with the internet of things.

HeidelbergCement has launched a carbon capture pilot project in Germany.

HeidelbergCement Scales Up CO2 Capture Technology

HeidelbergCement is starting the further development and scaling-up of the LEILAC technology (Low Emissions Intensity Lime And Cement) together with the Australian technology company Calix and a European consortium.

The goal of paver manufacturers is to use technology to enhance the performance of the equipment, make operators more productive and make the equipment operate more efficiently.

Equipment Operators Move to the Forefront in Asphalt and Concrete Paver Designs

Both concrete and asphalt pavers have evolved to provide greater controllability and operator comfort.

Nexiite is a concrete-like material made without Portland cement or lime, but does include water, sand and a mix of materials.

Canadian Construction Tech Startup Nexii Opening Plant in Pennsylvania With 180 Jobs

Green construction tech company Nexii receives investor funding, names notables to board and plans to open Pennsylvania plant in spring 2021.

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Kipper Crete's KPR 11.5 Collapsible Pan Attachment

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CorrVerter MCI Rust Primer

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Biden's Buy American Executive Order Will Impact Construction, Manufacturing

The Biden Administration is going farther than the Trump Administration—at least when it comes to Buy American executive orders—to prioritize domestic industry in government procurement.

Professor Luna Lu of Purdue University and Editor Jonathan Kozlowski discuss the on-going research into real-time concrete strength sensors.

Purdue’s Concrete Sensor Research

Professor Luna Lu discusses with Concrete Contractor editor Jonathan Kozlowski on the recent research being done in iOT sensors and concrete strength sensor technology.