Take Thermal Control of Your Concrete with SmartRock
July 7, 2020
Mass concrete pours are becoming more and more present in the construction industry. As our ambition grows, the size of our concrete structures grow with…
Advanced Construction Technology: Innovations, Trends, and Best Practices
- Discover the latest advancements in construction technology, including 3D printing solutions, composite material applications, and sustainable building practices. Stay informed about cutting-edge developments transforming the construction industry.
June 29, 2020
In 1971, the One Shell Plaza pierced the Texas skyline, breaking the city record for the tallest building. This 52-storey building broke another record as…
Potholes—An Expensive and Recurring Problem for Cities
June 26, 2020
Potholes are a huge problem all over North America, but nowhere are the detrimental effects more evident than in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. According to CTV…
Q&A: Norman Lauzon Explains how Concrete Maturity Sensors are Changing the Jobsite
June 19, 2020
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…
June 9, 2020
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…
The Importance of Concrete Temperature Gradients
June 4, 2020
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…
Field-Cured vs. Standard-Cured Cylinders: How They Affect Concrete Performance
June 2, 2020
Why Your Field-Cured Concrete Test Cylinders Break Lower Than Standard-Cured Ones If your field-cured concrete test cylinders consistently break 25-35% below your standard-cured ones, you…
May 29, 2020
Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…
5 AI Solutions Disrupting the Construction Industry in 2020
May 25, 2020
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…
Common Challenges When Measuring Concrete Temperature Differential on the Construction Site
May 21, 2020
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…
Relationship Between Concrete Curing, Concrete Temperature, and Concrete Strength
May 18, 2020
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…
What Is the Concrete Maturity Method ASTM C1074?: Frequently Asked Questions
May 12, 2020
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…
Maturity vs. Pull-Out: Which Concrete Testing Method Should You Choose?
May 8, 2020
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…
Using Maturity to Increase Allowable Concrete Temperature Gradients
May 4, 2020
With the evolution of the construction industry, we are building structures bigger than ever before. These massive structures are mostly made of concrete and often…
Practical Installation Locations of Wireless Concrete Maturity Sensors
April 27, 2020
The traditional way to determine whether a concrete element is strong enough for critical construction operation is to monitor concrete strength using field cured cylinders….
Avoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method
April 21, 2020
Concrete is a material that has been used for over a millennia. Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world! More than…
Are There Standards for Concrete Maturity in Your Country or State?
April 9, 2020
No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide…
April 1, 2020
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…
Take Thermal Control of Your Concrete with SmartRock
July 7, 2020
Mass concrete pours are becoming more and more present in the construction industry. As our ambition grows, the size of our concrete structures grow with…
June 29, 2020
In 1971, the One Shell Plaza pierced the Texas skyline, breaking the city record for the tallest building. This 52-storey building broke another record as…
Potholes—An Expensive and Recurring Problem for Cities
June 26, 2020
Potholes are a huge problem all over North America, but nowhere are the detrimental effects more evident than in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. According to CTV…
Q&A: Norman Lauzon Explains how Concrete Maturity Sensors are Changing the Jobsite
June 19, 2020
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…
June 9, 2020
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…
The Importance of Concrete Temperature Gradients
June 4, 2020
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…
Field-Cured vs. Standard-Cured Cylinders: How They Affect Concrete Performance
June 2, 2020
Why Your Field-Cured Concrete Test Cylinders Break Lower Than Standard-Cured Ones If your field-cured concrete test cylinders consistently break 25-35% below your standard-cured ones, you…
May 29, 2020
Damaged and deteriorating bridges are a major concern when it comes to transportation infrastructures. According to the ARTBA Bridge Report, “1 in 3 U.S. bridges…
5 AI Solutions Disrupting the Construction Industry in 2020
May 25, 2020
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…
Common Challenges When Measuring Concrete Temperature Differential on the Construction Site
May 21, 2020
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…
Relationship Between Concrete Curing, Concrete Temperature, and Concrete Strength
May 18, 2020
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…
What Is the Concrete Maturity Method ASTM C1074?: Frequently Asked Questions
May 12, 2020
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…
Maturity vs. Pull-Out: Which Concrete Testing Method Should You Choose?
May 8, 2020
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…
Using Maturity to Increase Allowable Concrete Temperature Gradients
May 4, 2020
With the evolution of the construction industry, we are building structures bigger than ever before. These massive structures are mostly made of concrete and often…
Practical Installation Locations of Wireless Concrete Maturity Sensors
April 27, 2020
The traditional way to determine whether a concrete element is strong enough for critical construction operation is to monitor concrete strength using field cured cylinders….
Avoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method
April 21, 2020
Concrete is a material that has been used for over a millennia. Concrete is the most used construction material in the whole world! More than…
Are There Standards for Concrete Maturity in Your Country or State?
April 9, 2020
No matter where you are in the world, the ability to accurately measure the early age compressive strength of concrete is vital for a wide…
April 1, 2020
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…