Maturity is a concept that has existed since the 1950s. Since then, various equations have been proposed to measure the maturity of concrete. This chapter…
Never Have a Low Break AgainOne of the most frustrating setbacks that occurs on jobsites is low concrete breaks. It seems like they always happen…
If you’re reading this article, you’re probably getting ready to use wireless concrete maturity sensors, like SmartRock®, on your jobsite to monitor the strength of…
Introducing new technology and software into the construction industry has increasingly been a focus in recent years. This type of software can involve processing large…
Testing concrete’s strength is essential, but is also messy and expensive. One needs to create test cylinders, cure them properly, transport them to the lab…
Time performance is one of the most crucial factors when working on a project. A delayed schedule not only eats into your profits, it also…
The construction industry is often described as being “slow”. Often this refers to how long it takes to complete a project, especially when multiple industry…
With traditional concrete strength testing practices, that is the use of cylinder break tests, the reliance on third-party testing labs is detrimental to a project’s…
It’s no secret that the construction industry has been dealing with a severe labor shortage. While the industry itself is booming and the need for…
For project managers and contractors, there is nothing more frustrating than when a job is running behind schedule. Not only does it eat into your…
Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Once every three years, bauma, the world’s leading trade…
In the United States, one in four of the country’s 600,000 bridges require rehabilitation, repair, or replacement. As a result, faster, safer, and more economic…
Over 6 days, during what they called Concrete Week, The Guardian published on its website more than 10 different articles ranging from “Concrete: the most…
One of the most essential processes, which is rarely talked about in the application of flooring, is the importance of monitoring relative humidity (RH), moisture…
During the construction of a concrete building, an essential step in the application of flooring is the importance of monitoring the relative humidity (RH), moisture…
Explore 12 Futuristic Technology Trends Solving Concrete’s Biggest Challenges. Download our 2025 Innovations Calendar! Download Now Sensors embedded in concrete let you know when it’s…
The introduction of advanced technologies and robotics have continued to increase in popularity in construction. With large-scale robotic solutions, these devices are transported to a…
When it comes to testing concrete during placement, the most commonly used method for evaluating strength is the break test. Break tests require concrete sample…
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