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Water & Moisture Mitigation
Rebuilding a Resilient Concrete Infrastructure: Averting Concrete Corrosion
Kryton International Inc.
The critical role of concrete in disaster prevention and protection and how the use of permeability-reducing admixtures aids in the defense of corrosion and water infiltration.
May 21, 2025
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Concrete Repair
Study Finds Concrete-eating Bacteria on Road Tunnels
Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology found that a biofilm forms and deteriorates the surface of a concrete tunnel that’s surrounded by seawater.
May 19, 2025
Geologist in white protective gear inspecting rust-colored rock formation
Infrastructure
U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century
Those who don't know their history, are doomed to repeat it. If the United States cannot overcome political pettiness for the greater good, those who come after us will have an even bigger mess to clean up.
May 19, 2025
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Concrete Repair
Latest Updates in Hydrodemolition Technology
Aquajet
With improved user-friendliness, upgraded lance systems, and advanced components, the modern hydrodemolition robot has come a long way.
May 14, 2025
Controlling a water jet through mechanical means was a safer, faster, more sophisticated way to remove concrete compared to a jackhammer or hand lance.
Concrete Repair
Understanding Spalled Concrete Joints
Metzger/McGuire
Here's what a concrete contractor needs to know about spalled concrete joints.
May 12, 2025
Cracked concrete surface with deep structural fissures and weathered texture
Personal Protection Equipment
What OSHA's PPE Rule Revision Means for Women in Concrete
RefrigiWear LLC
OSHA's Personal Protective Equipment in Construction affirms that properly fitting PPE is required as a critical element of an effective occupational safety and health program. The rule applies to all construction workers, including women, as well as workers specializing in concrete.
May 11, 2025
Yellow construction safety helmet on concrete at building site
Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Contractor 2025 Top Products Award Winners
The award-winning products of the Concrete Contractor 2025 Top Product Award!
May 9, 2025
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Construction Safety
Navigating the Orange Zone
AWP Safety
What every concrete contractor should know about work zone compliance - what matters, what’s required, and how to protect yourself on every site.
May 7, 2025
Road construction worker managing traffic with SLOW sign on suburban street
Concrete Equipment & Products
Protecting Data Center Concrete Foundations from Unstable Soils
VoidForm Products LLC
Preparing for unstable soil is key to avoiding a potential structural failure and protecting any sensitive IT equipment housed within.
May 7, 2025
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Concrete Coatings & Sealants
Protecting Decks From Water Damage
ICP Group
Whether wood, concrete, or otherwise, exterior decking is continuously exposed to the elements. It’s why the long-lasting performance that your customers expect depends on sound waterproofing practices.
April 14, 2025
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Coaching & Consulting
Revived & Alive: Living with Purpose
SAFE Project
Brian Sutton's journey to recovery, perseverance, self-discovery, and continuous learning. As he continues to expand his construction business, he has become a leader and advocate for people still struggling.
April 10, 2025
Brian Sutton and his wife.
Concrete Materials
How Admixtures Improve Decorative Concrete Performance in the Field
The Euclid Chemical Company
Understanding how to leverage admixtures can mean the difference between a surface that cracks or curls and one that performs beautifully for years.
April 6, 2025
Concrete Finishing
Concrete Equipment & Products
Growing up With Concrete: Women in Concrete
Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association
12 questions with Kilah Engelke, Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association Local 599.
March 29, 2025
Kilah Engelke, Business Manager of the Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association Local 599
World of Concrete
What Does 'Concrete Contractor' Mean?
What's great is that difference of jobs doesn't separate the industry from itself and something all concrete contractors from the foundation and up can be proud of.
March 28, 2025
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Rebar & Reinforcement
Keep Pushing Forward: Women in Concrete
Marvella Steel Placers
7 questions with Jacqueline Pruitt, founder and owner of Marvella Steel Placers.
March 26, 2025
With Jacqueline Pruitt at the helm at Marvella Steel Placers, the company has played a key role in rebar placement for some of Los Angeles County's most visible and high-profile infrastructure projects.
Paving
Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vogele Pavers
Vögele has developed the screed from a clean-sheet perspective: It has a low design, is compact, and offers an optimum view of the entire auger tunnel.
March 26, 2025
The height of the VR 500's end gates can be conveniently adjusted hydraulically at the touch of a button.
Concrete Materials
Concrete’s Role in Passive House Construction
Group PMX
Passive House construction goes beyond sustainable materials to construct a building that performs more sustainably. Achieving this certification demands attention to design, materials, and construction processes.
March 25, 2025
Rendering of La Mora Senior Apartments, Yonkers, New York
Concrete Equipment & Products
25 Products to Prime Your Plans for Roadbuilding
Equipment Today's roadbuilding roundup brings together some of construction's recent releases designed to drive productivity on your next project, including compactors, concrete equipment and accessories, pavers, rollers and more.
March 24, 2025
Wirtgen's SP 33 concrete pavers enable the paving of monolithic concrete profiles such as curbs and berms, rectangular profiles, and concrete safety barriers.
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