At Giatec’s Concrete Tech Summit in May 2025, Mark Masotti, CEO, and Alex Hanmore, Manager of Concrete Technologies at AlterBiota made a compelling case for…
The concrete industry is under growing pressure. Producers must maintain high-quality standards while also reducing costs, material waste, and carbon emissions. Traditional mix management methods…
Ready-mix producers face a critical blind spot: once the truck leaves the batch plant, they lose visibility into what’s happening inside the drum. Yet this…
A Jobsite Then and Now Today’s construction sites look very different from those even a decade ago. While core machinery like cranes and mixers remains…
The concrete industry has long been known for its slow adoption of new technologies. While this caution may serve to maintain traditional methods, it leaves…
Concrete is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in construction around the world, offering strength, durability, and adaptability. However, the same four…
In concrete production, the truck does not simply serve as a means of transportation. The mixer plays a key role in the manufacturing process, functioning…
Ready-mixed concrete producers often overdesign their mixtures above the required average strength to ensure field performance despite the variability of several factors that are outside…
Concrete is a durable and versatile construction material, but its performance can be significantly affected by environmental conditions. For ready-mix contractors operating in regions where…
Ready-mix concrete (RMC) has become an indispensable material in the construction world, providing consistency, quality, and efficiency. It’s a top choice for various projects across…
Optimizing concrete mixtures is essential in adapting to evolving sustainability requirements being imposed on ready-mix organizations globally. However, this effort is challenged by several factors…
The concept of artificial intelligence in concrete is frequently discussed, yet its practical application and effectiveness remain elusive. Despite the buzz, there seems to be…
A concrete mix is a combination of five major elements in various proportions: cement, water, coarse aggregates, fine aggregates (i.e. sand), and air. Additional elements,…
Sustainability and green movements have been quickly taking over industries, and construction is no different. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of…
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