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Is Your Construction Tendering Process Costing You Projects?

Develop Coaching

The rest of this guide will show you how to lift your win rate while still protecting your margin on every job. Continuous feedback loops typically lift tender success rates by 10–15 percentage points within a year. The cure is simple, not magic. Symptom Checker — Are You Bleeding Bids?

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Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space

UK Construction Blog

The installation process involves thorough preparation (diamond grinding, cleaning and moisture barrier application), followed by professional epoxy application and a proper curing period of 5-7 days for optimal results. Curing Time Epoxy flooring requires adequate curing time to reach its full potential.

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How to Choose the Right Contractor for Concrete Driveways in Sydney

UK Construction Blog

There are different grades, additives, and curing techniques. A smooth, clean slab lifts the whole look of your home. Have you worked with [Your Council Name] before? If they mumble or guess, move on. You don’t want delays over missing paperwork. Know the Mix Not all concrete is the same. Ask: What strength mix are you using?

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Yellowstone River Bridge Sits Tall at Top of Canyon to Improve Safety, Access and Views

ENR Construction

We had to have a liquid cooling system for the concrete and monitor the temperature to make sure it was curing properly.” —Jon For the footings, we had to have a liquid cooling system for the concrete and monitor the temperature to make sure it was curing properly,” he says. Jon Lowe, Project Manager, Ralph L.

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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business

UK Construction Blog

Portsmouth businesses and homeowners appreciate this integration as it prevents lifting, peeling, or separating over time even under heavy use. The mixing ratios are critical and must be exact to achieve proper curing and performance. Temperature control during installation ensures optimal curing conditions.

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5 Things to Know About Power Trowel Blades

For Construction Pros

Concrete Placing, Finishing, Sawing and Curing Total Concrete Slab Packages Structural Services Inc. Featuring a maximum blade speed of up to 160 rpm, the handlebar height of the edging trowel can be adjusted based on the users preferences and a lift hook on the base allows for transportation around the jobsite.

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Repairing Spalled Concrete Joints

For Construction Pros

If inadequate joint preparation is performed, the filler will more easily break bond with the joint sidewalls and can get pulled or torn out of the joint under lift truck traffic. During the slab shrinkage process, the joints open and widen as the slab panel’s mass shrinks. This process is known as joint filler tearing or “separation.”