For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

Concrete contractors have continued to face several significant challenges like skilled labor shortage, rising material costs, and supply chain volatility. Contractors are also adopting machine control for accurate placement of materials. How are contractors handling economic challenges?

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

The chemical reaction between these components forms a rigid, plastic-like material that bonds firmly to the substrate beneath. The mixing ratios are critical and must be exact to achieve proper curing and performance. Apply the topcoat after the main epoxy layer has cured but is still within the recoat window (typically 12-24 hours).

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

With high-performance materials and skilled craftsmanship, their experience ensures your construction goals are achieved with precision and care. Understanding the Importance of Concrete in Construction Concrete is more than just a building material; it forms the foundation of modern construction. Here are some common uses: 1.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Moffatt & Nichol Start Date : 6 January 2020 Completion Date : 28 April 2023 Background : Port Freeport, sixty miles from downtown Houston, is one of the fastest-growing ports in Texas and is undertaking expansion to handle an increased flow of goods.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO.

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Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

When customers are operating in temporary workspaces or with temperature-sensitive materials, temporary heating systems are often needed to help get the job done,” he says. Hot water boilers – versatile units that can be combined with air handling units to heat large spaces or used with fluid heat exchangers to manage fluid temperatures.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Concrete materials management. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. read more. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Despite its prevalence, plastic concrete remains highly unpredictable, with seemingly innumerable factors impacting its performance: climate, geography of source materials, water, admixture, aggregate/sand quality, to name a few. Concrete materials management. Concrete is the most man-made product in the world. read more. .

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 5, 2024

Those steps are: mix design, consolidation, finishing, and curing. When combined with water, the cement binds the materials together, creating concrete. The quality and properties of raw materials, including supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), can vary significantly, affecting the consistency and strength of the concrete mix.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

To get the most out of these materials, it’s crucial to follow best practices during application. This type of pump excels at handling thick, viscous materials often used in coating and sealant applications. Consider these factors: Surface type: Different materials require specific products.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

In todays construction industry, the demand for stronger, more durable, and environmentally friendly materials is growing rapidly. At IndustrialSupplies.com.au , we specialize in providing high-quality admixtures that cater to the needs of construction companies looking to improve their material properties and project outcomes.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What Is the Proper Handling of Concrete? Proper handling of concrete during placement should minimize segregation of coarse aggregates. Basically, concrete should be placed by a vertical drop, however, the material should not be allowed to free fall for long distances. What Are Common Methods of Curing the Concrete?

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CCR Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

For property owners, property managers, and plumbing professionals, this breakthrough technique could signal a significant change in how repairs and maintenance are handled, promising greater efficiency and reduced disruption. Conversely, the traditional pipe replacement involves a more manual and considerably invasive process.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 30, 2023

Efficient Material Handling Warmer temperatures facilitate the handling and installation of construction materials. For instance, concrete cures faster in summer due to the higher ambient temperature, enabling faster project completion.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. Materials management. Materials management. Concrete mix design. Fly ash reduces costs, improves durability. Using fly ash reduces CO2 emissions.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

For this reason, they rely completely on cement-stabilized materials, which cure rapidly enough to be handled within a day and can be trusted to endure virtually any kind of weather once the walls are in place. Adobe and other natural materials are the best materials to use. OrlandoWaterExtraction said. craig said.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Handling drainage and sealing penetrations are two critical tasks, among many, that must be addressed to ensure there are no leaks. With numerous technologies available today, it is crucial to understand how they all handle real-world applications. Using this material can be labor intensive though, and requires a specialized trade.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 16, 2021

Introduction to Refractory Concrete: The Innovation in the construction material is increasing day by day. Refractory concrete is a special type of concrete which has a property of handling high temperatures. The inner materials like asbestos can come out and mix with air particles. What Is Refractory Concrete? Like this post?

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Knowing that skilled professionals are handling the core materials of your project significantly reduces risks. For example, a residential driveway differs vastly from a commercial building foundation in terms of the concrete mix, curing time, and finishing techniques required. Do they respond promptly to your inquiries?

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Roads Online

JULY 27, 2023

To ensure a sufficient bond between layers, a tack material should remain intact after application. Kanjana Yindee, Laboratory and R&D Manager – SAMI Bitumen Technologies, says the company’s development of non-tracking tack coat emulsions began in 2019.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures. This article emphasizes the importance of designing effective tie-in details and ensuring material compatibility to protect the building’s envelope.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

Unlike traditional floor coatings that can release high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), eco-friendly options are created from natural, recycled, or low-emission materials. Bio-Based Coatings These coatings utilize materials derived from plants and other renewable resources rather than petroleum-based ingredients.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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Roads Online

JUNE 30, 2024

T ruly national coverage and supply is the aspiration of many across the construction materials sector. That’s why TEC Container Solutions set out to find a permanent cure for this frequent headache. For as essential of a component as it is, bitumen has previously been logistically challenging, with transport being just one aspect.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Find Creative Ways to Save Money Home improvement projects can often be costly; even if you had very modest intentions, services and material fees can rack up and exceed your budget. For example, consider shopping at thrift stores for furniture decorations or online marketplaces for second-hand materials.

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CivilJungle

JULY 13, 2022

They help to speed the earthwork, materials handling, and other construction work. One of the most commonly used vehicles to move materials from one site to another is a conveyor. While transporting heavy or bulky materials, conveyors are useful. Loaders are used to load materials. Bulldozers. Excavators.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 5, 2021

Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. Materials may typically be utilized on certain programs. Can Concrete Cure Underwater? Concrete may cure underwater often effectively than that in the atmosphere. What Is Underwater Concrete?

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CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. Concrete is a composite material that is manufactured cement , fine aggregate (sand), coarse aggregate ( gravels), and water in an appropriate proportion. Cement act as a binding material in concrete and aggregates acts as a filler material.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. Concrete, a strong and durable material, excels in resisting compression forces but has relatively low tensile strength. This method allowed for a systematic approach to design and construction.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

This clarity helps avoid mistakes during the manufacturing and assembly processes, leading to less waste and more efficient use of materials. You need to make sure that the components are up to spec, from the concrete mix to the curing process and reinforcement placement. It’s a domino effect you definitely want to avoid.

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Snow accumulation can make construction sites inaccessible, and cold weather can affect concrete curing and equipment operation. High temperatures can impact worker safety and the quality of materials like concrete. Material selection: Choose construction materials that are less susceptible to weather-related damage.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 29, 2020

And also steel built a heavy strong structure to concrete with less quantity of material. Concrete is a brittle material, so it easily collapses under tensions, where steel is a ductile material that can resist the tensile load. Steel is an excellent material under tensile load , but it is not good under compressive load.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Understanding Stucco and Its Benefits Stucco is a versatile and durable cement-based material widely used for interior and exterior applications. Shrinkage Cracks Shrinkage cracks occur because of the natural drying and curing process of stucco. This step ensures proper adhesion of the repair materials.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2022

“Compressive strength is the capacity of material (Concrete) or structure to bear the loads on its surface without any damage or variation. Concrete cube samples area experimented on compaction testing machine behind seven days curing or 28 days curing. Shy Curing of the Cube Samples. Testing of Cube Samples.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Select appropriate mortar and materials for your brickwork. Selecting Appropriate Mortar and Materials Preventing spalling hinges on the selection of suitable mortar and materials for your brickwork. Consult expert guides and resources to make an informed decision about the best cement mortar and materials for your project.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 13, 2021

Tunnels were created in kinds of materials ranging from soft mud to heavy rock. Based on the type of material for the construction of the tunnel : Tunnel in hard rock. The system can handle variations in tunnel diameter and nonuniform forms but is frequently used in the design of underground stations. How Are Tunnels Built?

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

Photos and illustrations courtesy Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) Midwest LLC Installing insulation on a concrete roof deck using a compatible adhesive, adhering to best practice guidelines for secure material placement. Per the plumbing code, this handles a flow rate of 681 lpm (180 gmp). A four-way slope.

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