June/July 2019

Concrete Contractor June/July 2019

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It’s a Concrete World

Vapor barriers manage water vapor movement into a building, reduce the risk of floor-sweating, control radon gas exposure, and ensure the successful application of moisture sensitive floor finishes.

Selecting and Installing Vapor Retarders under Concrete Floors

Base course being compacted with vibratory roller.

Prepping, Placing & Finishing Medium to Large Concrete Slab on Grade

Base course being compacted with vibratory roller.

Prepping, Placing & Finishing Medium to Large Concrete Slab on Grade

S2S applied a micro-blend flake system to the common areas and hallways at a new automated self-storage facility in Texas.

How Epoxy Flooring Can Transform the Ordinary Into Art

Equipment You May Not Know Can Be Powered by Propane

Brands are increasingly adding propane models to equipment lineups because of the fuel’s many benefits and wide availability for contractors.

June 21, 2019

Propane auto-gas powered vehicles are more efficient in fuel costs per mile than gasoline.

Understanding Surface Cracking Caused by Rapid Moisture Loss

Acknowledging the causes and implementing preventive measures can help contractors minimize plastic shrinkage cracking.

June 21, 2019

Occurring in both random and parallel patterns, plastic shrinkage cracks are discontinuous, relatively short and typically fairly shallow. Occasionally they can become full-depth cracks. Parallel cracks are typically spaced between a few inches to several feet apart and many times are oriented perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction. Cracks widths at the surface can be fairly wide (as much as 1/8 in.) but rapidly diminish with depth.

Concrete Mixers

Volumetric Mixing Shapes the Backbone of the Bay

Bauman Landscape and Construction has embraced next-gen volumetric mixing technology to place concrete for some of San Francisco’s most important infrastructure.

June 20, 2019

Making the Grade: How Technology is Improving Construction of Durable Roads

The integration of grade control technology in heavy equipment is helping contractors complete jobs faster, better and more effectively.

June 19, 2019

7 Tips to Ensure Employee Health and Well-Being

Opiod abuse is a growing concern among contractors, but ensuring the health and well-being of your employees extends well beyond just one issue.

June 19, 2019

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7 Tips to Improve Your Construction Company's Culture

An industry refocusing on company culture requires every contractor to know and grow a culture that represents the best that they can be

May 1, 2019

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