Image Copyrighted by https://pixabay.com/photos/crack-wall-concrete-texture-stone-695010/With concrete being the world’s most popular construction material, it’s clear why we must always push to find new ways of improving…
It’s cold out there! Shoulder season has brought record-breaking cold temperatures across Canada and the United States. Not only are these temperature fluctuations uncomfortable (to…
Concrete and asphalt are the main materials that are used to pave the roads that paint our landscapes throughout the globe and connect us to…
The construction industry is one of the oldest industries in the world. It’s also one of the slowest to implement change. The proof? Textbooks I…
Why Ensuring Proper Quality Control is ImportantOn March 15th, 2018 a 950-ton, partially assembled pedestrian bridge at Florida International University (FIU) collapsed onto the busy…
From controlling everything including your lights and laundry via your smartphone, to your Amazon Alexa randomly laughing in what some call a very creepy manner,…
Service-Life Prediction for Reinforced Concrete Exposed to Chloride-Induced Corrosion Risk: Are We Just Rolling the Dice?Corrosion of reinforcing steel is the most prominent cause of…
A Viable Alternative to Corrosion Causing Road SaltIn Canada and other parts of the world with colder climates, road salt has been used for decades…
The Who’s Who of Construction on LinkedInThere are many companies, people, and groups that share valuable information, knowledge-based content and updates about the construction industry,…
Reviewing Top New Technology from 2017We all know how much technology plays a roll in our every day lives. Not only is it changing the…
Construction is still regarded as a traditional industry with heavy focus on physical tools, pen and paper. Nevertheless, digitization is around the corner and new…
Celebrating Innovations in Concrete and ConstructionGone are the days of horse-drawn carts and unpaved roads. Before ready-mix trucks were invented, concrete construction was driven by…
Determining the Allowable Variation in Concrete Temperature with the Maturity Method Measuring the temperature differential in mass concrete elements is essential. Because of the mass…
SmartRock® Plus: A Value-Added Solution for Cold-Weather Concrete ConstructionBefore the coming Christmas holidays, residents of Canada and the United-States may be getting their first taste…
Could a Life-Saving Plastic be a Long-Lasting Solution for Concrete Corrosion?Each year, hospitals around the world throw away tonnes of plastic waste as a result…
A Leading Family-Owned Ready-Mix Concrete Producer Partners with GiatecGeiger Ready-Mix is a Kansas City based concrete ready mix producer, dedicated to providing the absolute best…
Eliminating the Need for Portland Cement in ConcreteAlthough polymer concrete only became well known in the 1970s, it was first introduced in the late 50s….
The Advancement of Direct Air Capture TechnologyIf drastic changes regarding CO2 emissions aren’t made soon, the world will be in dire need of large-scale projects…
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