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Technology & Services
Smart Sensor Allows for Quick, Real-time Strength Data
The Giatec SmartRock wireless temperature and strength sensor allows for quick, real-time strength data.
December 27, 2019
SmartRock is a small wireless “tag sensor” that is attached to the rebar using a simple twist tie. Once the sensor is installed on the formwork, concrete is poured as usual.
Concrete
Florida Curb and Gutter Firm Solves Labor Issues with Stringless Solution
For Lenard Powell Inc., the move to Topcon's Millimeter GPS Paving System has resulted in a better product, improved production rates and a smaller workforce.
December 26, 2019
LPI added Topcon Positioning Systems' Millimeter GPS Paving System to its Power Curber 5700-C in 2018.
Concrete
Placing, Finishing, Sawing and Curing Total Concrete Slab Packages
Structural Services Inc.
The following is the second article in a two-part series that reviews current practices for installation of total concrete slab packages from base course to final finish.
December 15, 2019
Early entry sawing.
Forms
Fabric Formwork Helps Contractor Pour Concrete in Frigid Temps
Fab-Form's Fastfoot product makes quick work of a concrete pour, allowing Force Concrete & Masonry to get ahead of frigid winter temperatures and keep its project on track.
December 11, 2019
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Concrete
How to Avoid Broomed Concrete Finish Disputes
KB Engineering LLC
Best practices can protect contractors and minimize disputes between job owners and architects.
December 9, 2019
Handleless rope brushes work well on large slabs and in confined areas where handles are awkward.
Concrete Pumps
Best Practices for Using Concrete Delivery and End Hoses
American Concrete Pumping Association
A new safety bulletin from the American Concrete Pumping Association addresses the proper methods for using concrete delivery hoses with two ends.
December 6, 2019
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Concrete Pumps
How a Concrete Pump Attachment Maximizes Equipment Utilization
Blastcrete Equipment LLC
One way contractors are maximizing productivity of construction equipment such as skid steers is by adding a concrete pump attachment to their fleet.
December 3, 2019
Concrete pump attachments can provide an optimal solution for on-demand pumping on small projects.
Technology & Services
SmartRock Concrete Sensors Prove Concrete Strength in Cold Weather
Giatec Scientific Inc.
Concrete maturity testing software helps Bottorff Construction stay off the deficiency list on a multifamily project where third-party inspections didn’t collect the full data.
December 2, 2019
Bottorff Construction Inc. used Giatec SmartRock sensors in concrete placed under the same conditions as previous concrete that was ruled deficient. The sensors showed that the concrete was not deficient and that the sensors produce more accurate data than what was used by the agency.
Concrete Pavers
Wirtgen Autopilot 2.0 Significantly Speeds up Concrete Paving Projects for Virginia Contractor
Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.
A concrete contractor from Virginia is one of the first companies in North America to upgrade to Wirtgen’s new AutoPilot 2.0 for stringless concrete paving.
November 15, 2019
With the Wirtgen AutoPilot 2.0, the Field Rover measures the virtual string line support points. Using all measured points, the software calculates the optimum course for concrete paving.
Power Trowels
OmniPoly Offers Alternative to Traditional Power Trowel Blades
As the popularity of polished concrete on large surfaces grows, so too does the demand for better tools.
October 25, 2019
The OmniPoly blade provides a new alternative to traditional steel and plastic blades.
Technology & Services
Finding the Equipment Management Sweet Spot
New software platforms help contractors automate and streamline data capture to make better decisions about their equipment fleet.
October 25, 2019
New software applications can be integrated into existing construction ERP platforms to automate and streamline data capture and analysis.
Concrete Chain Saws
How to Select the Best Concrete Cutting Tool for Your Job
Understanding the capabilities and limitations of concrete cut-off machines and diamond chainsaws will help you determine which tool is right for your job.
October 16, 2019
The ability to plunge cut is another advantage diamond chainsaws offer.
Concrete Equipment & Products
How to Choose the Right Antenna for Ground Penetrating Radar Jobs
Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)
When assessing which antenna to choose for a job it is essential to consider the surface cover and soil present as well as the depth you want to scan.
October 14, 2019
Choosing the right antenna for your GPR depends on multiple factors including how deep you want to scan, what you are scanning through and customer expectations.
Concrete Mixers
Aesthetics, Concrete Mixture Requirements Blend Smoothly at Underground Station Construction Project
Twin-shaft batch mixer from BHS used on major construction site in Stuttgart, Germany, for the construction of large, flower-shaped concrete pillars for an underground station
September 18, 2019
The sulfides in the granulated blast-furnace slag give the pillars a blue tint, which will disappear over time and turn to white.
Technology & Services
Concrete Scanning Professionals Use Portable GPR to Standout from the Competition
Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)
Two professionals share how and why they are using the GSSI StructureScan Mini XT concrete scanner and how it provides opportunities other concrete scanners may not
September 10, 2019
GPR technician using the StructureScan Mini XT to mark concrete reinforcement and utilities in a bourbon distillery.
Technology & Services
Atomized Mist Technology Prevents Moisture Loss in Concrete Slab at Government Airfield
Located in an arid desert climate, Southwest Concrete Paving Company turned to atomized mist cannons in the construction of a government airfield apron to meet the stringent standards of the Army Corp of Engineers.
August 26, 2019
When properly positioned, the DB-30 covers the entire area of the night’s pour.
Concrete Mixers
Cemen Tech CONNECT Uses Technology to Slash Downtime
Cemen Tech Inc.
Web-based mobile video platform provides Cemen Tech users with free real-time field support.
August 2, 2019
The Cemen Tech Connect App can be downloaded from the Android or Apple app stores.
Concrete Mixers
Cemen Tech Introduces All-Makes Volumetric Mixer Productivity Solution
Cloud-based ACCU-POUR productivity software is now compatible with Cemen Tech M Series mixers, as well as other volumetric mixers developed by competitive OEMs.
August 2, 2019
AP Office is the front-end solution for scheduling, dispatch and fleet management functions. Utilizing telematics technology, it allows business owners to track the status and location of each mixer in their fleet in real-time.
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