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Autonomous Robots and Four More Emerging Construction Technologies
Bricklaying, bridge building and termite-inspired robots are just some of the emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the construction industry
February 9, 2016
There are many advantages to 3D printing in construction. Construction is faster and more accurate, since the model already exists and the printer merely replicates it. That means that errors can only occur due to printer malfunction.
Concrete Equipment & Products
3D Concrete Screeding System Offers Contractors Labor Savings, Cost Cuts and Niche Opportunities
Technology has improved the concrete screeding and many contractors are experiencing positive impacts on labor and material costs while also increasing profits.
January 12, 2016
Since purchasing the Ligchine screed, Jerry Canini (Felix Construction) says he is now running a crew of five to six men. The addition of the 3D screed machine has eliminated labor costs and increased efficiency.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Technology Investment Propels Contractor to Greater Productivity and Precision on Complex Concrete Projects
Ohio foundation contractor builds business on technologies that make work easier for crews, from aluminum forms to AutoCAD
December 30, 2015
The Woehrmyer’s use Oakridge Solutions AutoCAD program to quote jobs and draw 3D visual concepts for not only the crews assigned to the project about also to the customer.
Concrete Pumps
How Putzmeister Concrete Placing Booms Solved Hospital Expansion Project Challenges
Putzmeister boom pumps help contractor place concrete for a hospital expansion, which presented high-traffic area-related challenges
December 14, 2015
The 56Z-Meter’s compact design offers a reduced footprint of 18 ft. 8 in. front and 27 ft. 3 in. rear spreads.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Building A Velodrome
The Kenosha Park District in Wisconsin is rebuilding its velodrome, a track arena dedicated to bicycle racing. The track has two straight sections and two 180-degree high pitched circular bends. It’s one of the oldest tracks in the U.S., starting in 1927.
December 1, 2015
Placing pavement on steep slopes is challenging—estimating is more difficult, concrete mixes must be low slump, more labor is needed, equipment needs are different, and finishing is more complicated.
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Rethinking Concrete Repair
A new concrete repair code is changing the way concrete contractors and specifiers approach their work.
December 1, 2015
The Guide to the Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings provides user-friendly flowcharts that illustrate key decisions that must be made, such as determining material properties during structural evaluation.
Concrete Equipment & Products
EPS Geofoam Forms Opens a World of Possibilities for Concrete Contractors
On the construction of the Cheyenne South Valley Connector, innovation came in the form of an unusual application of ACH Foam Technologies’ Foam-Control EPS Geofoam.
October 12, 2015
On the construction of the Cheyenne South Valley Connector, innovation came in the form of an unusual application of ACH Foam Technologies’ Foam-Control EPS Geofoam. An engineered lightweight material made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam with high compressive strengths and predictable material performance, Foam-Control EPS Geofoam is frequently used as a structural-fill on roadway and embankment projects.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Heavy Trucks Keep Monarch Cement in the Mix
Monarch Cement Company keeps the concrete flowing with a fleet of Kenworth W900S mixer trucks.
October 12, 2015
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Concrete Pumps
Putzmeister Tower Placing System Solves Tight Jobsite Challenges for Placing Concrete
Massive mixed-use project being built using innovative self-climbing tower placing system to pump 48,000 cu. yd. of concrete
October 12, 2015
A Putzmeister MX 34/38Z placing boom with a horizontal reach of 110 feet is being used to build vertically on the project.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Under-slab Insulation Solution Mitigates Heating and Cooling Costs
Foam-Control Plus+ provides cost-effective alternative for the University of Iowa and local building team.
October 5, 2015
80,000 square feet of under-slab foam insulation was installed in a single 12-hour night’s work, tallying roughly 250 man hours of labor.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Telescoping Forms Make the Job Easier
There are numerous benefits for contractors who use Green Key Concrete Forms including ease of transportation, lightweight and fast set up and cleanup time.
October 5, 2015
Comprised of lightweight materials, Green Key Telescoping forms feature a built-in keyway that eliminates the need for saws, fabrication and the need to attach a keyway.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Hydraulic Handheld Tools Give Contractors a Break from Tier Changes
With the development of Tier 4 Final equipment and the subsequent rise in costs, contractors are reevaluating their applications and taking a look at more economical options, such as hydraulically powered tools and equipment.
October 5, 2015
For nearly every pneumatic tool, there is a comparable hydraulic counterpart that fits a variety of applications, including construction, demolition, landscaping and road building and repairs.
Vibrating Equipment
Concrete Consolidation: Tips for Choosing the Right Vibrator Type for the Application
Wacker Neuson America Corporation
Proper placing and handling techniques provide quality results.
October 5, 2015
How to Choose the Right Concrete Vibrator Type for the Application
Repair & Rehabilitation Products
Western Specialty Contractors Aids in Historic Bridge Restoration
Western Specialty Contractors
Western's scope of work focused on restoring the bridge's brick archway supports on the Missouri side, which are located about 100 yards from the waterfront and allow roadway traffic under the bridge
September 28, 2015
Western's work included demo of all concrete patching on the brick archways, removal and replacement of all damaged bricks, and tuckpointing of all deteriorated mortar joints.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Cleared for Landing
September 14, 2015
McCarthy Improvement selected E-Z Drill slab riders to reinforce the joint on the concrete runway and the reliable units were key to completing the project on time.
Concrete Equipment & Products
From Concrete Cutting To Demolition, Brokk Opens New Doors for Interstate Sawing Company
Sometimes all it takes is an eye for innovation and the courage to risk it all. For Duke Long, owner of Interstate Sawing Company in West Bend, Wis., it’s the secret to his success.
September 14, 2015
Interstate Sawing Company first used the Brokk 260 during work at a high school in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
Worksite Equipment
2015 Contractors' Top 50 New Products Recognize Today's Construction Equipment Innovators
Construction equipment owners and end users select the recipients of Equipment Today's 5th annual awards program
September 1, 2015
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Concrete Equipment & Products
Does Cold Curing Water Cause Concrete Surfaces to Crack?
Concrete Industry Management
Do contractors ever heat curing water? Does the surface temperature of flatwork often exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit to 85 degrees Fahrenheit? Yes. But if the curing water wasn’t heated, would the concrete crack?
August 20, 2015
One form was was filled to the top. An immersion thermometer was inserted in the slab and the concrete temperature was recorded for two hours and 40 minutes until right after curing water was applied.
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