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Paving
The Hidden Cost of Bad Manholes
RimRiser
In any given city or suburb, there are manholes approximately every 300 feet of roadway. That means there are many opportunities for bumps, dips, mounds and cracks in asphalt or tilted manhole rims – every time one drives along a poorly maintained road
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Waterproofing
3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water
The Euclid Chemical Company
Water and water infiltration is the natural enemy of concrete causing below-grade reinforcement corrosion, surface scaling, aggregate expansion, mold, etc. Here are three methods you can use to protect against water-related damage in concrete.
3 Ways To Protect Concrete From Water
Concrete
Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Footings
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
This column pertains to the nature of minimum requirements or specifications for the size of concrete footings in relation to the foundation walls they support.
Chalk lines on the footing designate the inner formwork wall line. The width of the footing minus the wall thickness should leave enough footing along the outside to support the wall forms.
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Waterproofing
Tanks For Everything: Waterproofing Our Concrete Infrastructure
Dry Concrete
Our country's aging concrete infrastructure includes the concrete water tank. The repair and re-waterproofing of a concrete water tank might just buy another decade or two so towns and cities can budget for the new expense.
The Repair and Waterproofing of Concrete Water Tanks
Construction Technology
Fostering Employee Buy-In for New Construction Technology
Assignar
Construction companies know that the industry’s future is digital, but there is a widespread struggle to create employee buy-in around technology solutions.
Technology can help you efficiently schedule the best crew and equipment to each task but you need employee buy-in first.
Infrastructure
4 Tips for Winning Government Infrastructure Contracts
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is already having a major impact on the construction industry, and it has barely gotten implemented yet. Here are four ways to start building the relationships that will win you work.
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Project Management
4 Financial Traps Construction Businesses Must Avoid
Handle Inc.
Some financial pitfalls that you need to watch out for - and be mindful of - as you operate your construction business.
Four Financial Traps Construction Businesses Must Avoid
Business
Job Pricing in Today’s Construction Market
GB Financial Services, LLC
Many contractors may not be accustomed to this economic climate, especially to when it comes to bidding and completing work that produces positive cash flow.
Many contractors may not be accustomed to this economic climate, especially to when it comes to bidding and completing work that produces positive cash flow.
Business
Clouds Ahead, or Behind? Making Equipment Decisions in Stormy Economic Weather
RDO Equipment Co.
On one hand, increasing housing starts and the infrastructure bill that passed earlier this year are both promising indicators of future work. On the other hand, inflation is up, the supply chain is still slow, and no one can find enough labor.
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Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Making Concrete More Sustainable Through Restoration
Aquajet
The benefits of restoring concrete through hydrodemolition by repairing, extending, and optimizing the life of the concrete.
Making Concrete More Sustainable With Hydrodemolition
Concrete
Hot Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects
Sakrete
The factors and considerations concrete contractors should be aware of for placing concrete or performing concrete repair in hot weather.
Hot Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects
Labor & Workforce Development
What Does It Take To Become A Successful Female Mentor In The Building Materials Industry?
Fleet Advantage
The right mentorship goes beyond emotional support and advice. It can be imperative in helping growing female leaders understand and successfully navigate the political minefields that every organization encounters.
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