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ACI CODE 318-25: Building Code for Structural Concrete Now In Print

For Construction Pros

It is addressed to the engineer responsible for the contract documents and the building official. As ACI’s flagship standard, ACI CODE-318-25 sets the foundation for structural concrete design and construction in buildings and nonbuilding structures. What is 318-25?

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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

Rising Material Variability and QC Disputes - Inconsistent material sources and growing reliance on performance-based specs have led to a spike in quality control issues. In several cases, misaligned test results have led to full concrete removals and re-pours, pushing back schedules and inflating costs.

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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

aboutmomentsimages - stock.adobe.com Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager - IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Jonathan Kozlowski Jul 18, 2025 Trimble Inc.

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The Future of Paving: Automation In Road Construction

For Construction Pros

I sat down with Laikram Narsingh, Product Manager at Wirtgen, who’s been walking the line between machine automation and human judgment long enough to see through the hype. Another major variable is the flow of material itself—how much mix is being laid down, and how consistently it’s being fed across the screed. Who does that?

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On the Concrete Pavement: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

and second vice chair of the ACPA, shares their insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Wessel: We rely on federal funding to keep projects moving and to build and rebuild Americas infrastructure. Concrete Contractor connected with Weaver and Wessel over email in June 2025.

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Key Factors of Designing a Concrete Washout Space

For Construction Pros

If all the material hasn’t been cleaned out, remnants of a previous mix can still be inside. Many construction sites will commonly have a pile of washed-up material somewhere off to the side of the site. Waste control — How is the system reclaiming material? Jonathan Kozlowski Jul 18, 2025 Jadair International Inc.

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Rental Power Generation Report 2025: Q&A with Athan Tsokolas of Vanguard

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Jonathan Kozlowski Jun 10, 2025 Briggs & Stratton Athan Tsokolas, product manager at Vanguard Commercial Lithium-Ion Batteries, shares his insight into the electric portion of equipment rental. However, continuous advancements in battery life, charging, performance, and durability are steadily building trust among rental customers.