[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

Jan 17, 2017

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

Latest in Concrete
Adobe Stock 529112590
6 Ways Predictive Maintenance Impacts Concrete Truck Ops
July 2, 2025
G Capture Adobe Stock 223122727
Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Infrastructure Demand
July 1, 2025
DEWALT® Total Concrete Solutions stand strong through every phase.
Sponsored Content
DEWALT® Total Concrete Solutions stand strong through every phase.
July 1, 2025
Adobe Stock 230693274
Thoughts on the Concrete Reinforcement Industry
June 27, 2025
Related Stories
Minnich A 2C with Dust Collection 587e652788bc1
Concrete
Minnich Manufacturing Showcases Dust Collection System at World of Concrete 2017
image2 587e53f1ba78a
Concrete
Blastrac Supports Folds of Honor Mission at World of Concrete
Piccoli’s new Commander III features rotary-sensored slew drives and GOMACO Remote Diagnostics (GRD) for machine monitoring and software changes or upgrades.
Concrete Pavers
First Tight Radius GOMACO Commander III At Work on Challenging Canadian Parking Lot
TK60HP 587e400eb597a
Concrete Pumps
Putzmeister Introduces New Tier 4 Final Thom-Katt Concrete Pumps
More in Concrete
Technology & Services
6 Ways Predictive Maintenance Impacts Concrete Truck Ops
Uptake
Leveraging data and technology for predictive maintenance can be invaluable for concrete operations.
Adobe Stock 529112590
Sponsored Content
The jobsite can be unpredictable, but with DEWALT®, you're ready.
DEWALT
Being relentless, adaptable, and safe is not a choice–it’s the job. Our full range of concrete solutions are built for your demands.
The jobsite can be unpredictable, but with DEWALT®, you're ready.
Construction News
Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Infrastructure Demand
POLARIS Market Research
The global concrete repair mortars market is projected to grow from $3.31 billion in 2025 to $6.54 billion by 2034, driven by aging infrastructure and rising investment in construction maintenance.
G Capture Adobe Stock 223122727
Concrete
MGT North America Introduces Backpack Concrete Vibrator for Small to Mid-Sized Projects
MGT America
MGT North America releases the GXH50 Backpack Concrete Vibrator, featuring a Honda GXH50 engine and flexible shaft system for efficient concrete compaction on small to mid-sized jobsites. 
Mgt Backpack
Rebar Accessories & Equipment
Thoughts on the Concrete Reinforcement Industry
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)
Just as steel reinforces concrete, CRSI's new president Lou Parous aims to modernize the Institute’s impact to strengthen the construction industry for 100+ years.
Adobe Stock 230693274
Technology & Services
Saint-Gobain Acquires Maturix, Wireless Concrete-Monitoring
Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals
Maturix is the latest to join the Saint-Gobain Group. The companies have been collaborating since 2019.
Dscf0291
Colors & Stains
Installing Backyard Pickleball & Tennis Courts: A Pro's Guide to Overlay Systems
Solomon Colors
There's a difference between acrylic overlay systems and decorative coatings. Here are a few key points for concrete contractors to understand about installing a pickleball or tennis court.
Adobe Stock 457858204
Concrete Equipment & Products
LISSMAC Introduces Compact Cut 450 Self-Propelled Floor Saw
LISSMAC Corporation
The LISSMAC Compact Cut 450 is a self-propelled floor saw designed for precision and maneuverability.
Compact Cut 450
Technology & Services
NRMCA Calls for Concrete Contractor Input
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has called for input toward revisions of NRMCA 100-2023 "Prescriptive Design of Exterior Concrete Walls for One- and Two- Family Dwellings."
Adobe Stock 360914847
Coatings & Sealants
When Epoxy Coatings Make Sense: Talking to Your Clients About Concrete Floor Protection
Cortec Corporation
Use these talking points to help the epoxy coatings conversation.
Adobe Stock 1258033077
Concrete Plants
Green Cement Plant Earns Certification for Quality Management
Fortera
Fortera's green cement plant in Redding, California, has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification. The plant produces the ReAct low-carbon cement product.
The Redding ReCarb Plant (Redding, California) meets the global standard for quality management systems, validating the company’s rigorous, performance-driven approach to operational excellence.
Labor & Workforce Development
Nominations Open for For Construction Pros' PACER Award
This award recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. Applications close Oct. 10.
Pacer Award Logo Resized
Construction Technology
Subsite Releases M10 Beacon for Short-Run HDD Applications
Subsite Electronics
Subsite’s new M10 HDD beacon is designed for compact drills and short-run utility installations, offering a small form factor, enhanced durability and seamless integration.
Subsite
Page 1 of 949
Next Page