Norman Lauzon is the Senior Project Manager at Ledcor, a successful and diversified construction company that partners with projects across North America. Norman has more…
Concrete temperature plays a critical role in the success of any construction project. As one of the most commonly used materials in the world, concrete…
Minimizing the risk of cracking is critical for maintaining structural integrity and increasing the service life of a concrete structure. This is an important consideration…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely used to solve problems in industries like finance and healthcare, however, the construction industry has generally had a slower rate…
Controlling the temperature of concrete on construction sites poses many challenges. It is critical to keep track of your concrete temperature differential to ensure the…
Although concrete curing, concrete temperature, and concrete strength are three different things with three different meanings, they are not independent of one another. There is…
The concrete maturity method ASTM C1074 is a non-destructive approach that allows the estimation of the strength of in-place concrete. The method uses the temperature…
When it comes to testing compressive concrete strength, there are several methods to choose from. Field-cured cylinder testing is the most common method utilized for…
Construction is difficult and complex. As the design and architecture of buildings and infrastructure progresses – the means, methods, and tools used to build the…
Concrete testing is essential for all construction projects. Testing, in general, is a very lengthy and costly process. Traditional methods of concrete testing require additional…
In the construction industry, innovations that reduce costs and speed up project completion are highly sought after—so it’s no wonder that we’re seeing a resurgence…
If you are in the concrete industry, conferences such as World of Concrete (WOC), ConExpo, and American Concrete Institute’s ACI Concrete Convention make for important…
High rise buildings are a huge undertaking—no pun intended. In terms of scale, personnel, timelines, costs, scheduling, planning, and logistics—high rise construction projects are significant…
If you are looking to become an engineer in Canada or the United States, you must hold and maintain a license from an engineering regulator….
One of the most talked about trends, not only in the construction industry, but in every field, is the discussion of the role of “big…
The use of data and analytics has permeated all aspects of construction, and concrete is no exception. The value of data and information is really…
Optimizing Jobsite Workflow in Cold TemperaturesFor many construction companies it is approaching the time of the year when dropping temperatures play a massive role in…
Winter construction presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to concrete pouring. Cold weather can significantly impact concrete curing, potentially leading to costly delays and…
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