Category: Concrete
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Beyond the Surface: How Decorative Concrete Is Redefining Design in 2026
Decorative concrete has come a long way. What was once viewed as just a decorative overlay or backyard patio upgrade is now a key player in modern construction. Today, it’s not only about adding visual interest — it’s about combining aesthetics, performance and sustainability in one versatile material that’s showing up everywhere from retail interiors…
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Concrete Homes and WUI Codes: Building Beyond the Flame
The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes, there is now increasing pressure on builders to invest in more robust residential construction methods. The changes are forcing builders…
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Decarbonizing Concrete: What the Contractor Can Do
In November 2025, CarbonCure Technologies was able to achieve a notable milestone for the concrete construction industry. More than 83.6 million cubic yards (or 10 million truckloads) of the CarbonCure product have been produced to date throughout its producer network. According to the company, that’s the equivalent of enough concrete to build all 30 NFL…
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Decarbonizing Concrete: What the Contractor Can Do
In November 2025, CarbonCure Technologies was able to achieve a notable milestone for the concrete construction industry. More than 83.6 million cubic yards (or 10 million truckloads) of the CarbonCure product have been produced to date throughout its producer network. According to the company, that’s the equivalent of enough concrete to build all 30 NFL…
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Prefabricated Systems Give Contractors Jobsite Control
Time is one of the most valuable (and least controllable) resources on today’s construction sites. Labor shortages, material delays, equipment downtime, permitting issues, and unpredictable weather can all threaten progress, regardless of how well the project is planned. Every contractor has felt the frustration of trying to maintain control amid these variables. That’s why the…
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Mastering Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Placing concrete in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise the material’s strength, durability, and long-term performance. For construction and engineering professionals, understanding the principles of cold-weather concreting is not just a matter of compliance but essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a project. Adhering to established guidelines and employing effective…
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Mastering Cold Weather Concrete Placement
Placing concrete in cold weather presents unique challenges that can compromise the material’s strength, durability, and long-term performance. For construction and engineering professionals, understanding the principles of cold-weather concreting is not just a matter of compliance but essential for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of a project. Adhering to established guidelines and employing effective…
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Pour a Plan for World of Concrete 2026
For those who attend each year, the World of Concrete event is more than just another trade show. It’s a check on the pulse of the industry. It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends. It’s a chance to see the latest equipment built specifically for concrete work. World of Concrete (WOC) will return…
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5 Modern Ways to Monitor Concrete at the Jobsite
Concrete properties and quality testing are advancing as new technologies enter the industry. Traditional methods, such as break tests, remain widely accepted in standardized practices, but jobsites today demand precise and timely data. The most innovative projects now use digital tools that allow crews to monitor concrete workability and concrete strength continuously and in real…
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Building Into Luxury Concrete | For Construction Pros
Let’s be honest, concrete isn’t going to be the number one response in a short list of decorative building material options for luxury construction projects. But, if you think about it, that mentality has been slowly changing. The context of luxury construction changes, reflecting the culture and time of the moment. For instance, in the…