Tag: Concrete
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Optimize Concrete Slab Dowel Design with the EIDM Enhanced Integrated Dowel Model
Because standards are intentionally conservative for most projects, but new design methods are changing, project-specific design optimization is required to provide safe, cost-effective, and sustainable construction. The newly developed Enhanced Integrated Dowel Model (EIDM) ensures joint performance under all wheel types, to reduce joint spalling and callbacks, while typically also reducing cost and improving sustainability. Dowels…
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Polished concrete vs microcement flooring: Which surface to choose for your home?
To the untrained eye, polished concrete and microcement flooring appear similar. Both of these hard floor surfaces are easy to clean, should withstand significant wear, and can lend a contemporary, industrial-tinted aesthetic to living spaces. Look more closely you’ll start to notice significant differences between the two types of flooring, from their ease of installation…
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Design Ideas to Elevate Spaces with Polished Concrete Floors
Polished concrete flooring has quickly become a favorite choice for homeowners who want a balance of modern style, practicality, and durability. Once thought of as purely industrial, polished concrete is now seen in living rooms, kitchens, and even bedrooms. With the right design choices, this versatile flooring can completely transform a space. Here are some…
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Winning Customers Online: A Concrete Business Guide to Digital Success
Winning clients online today requires clarity, focus, and the right approach. People no longer rely on word-of-mouth alone when deciding whom to trust. They search online, compare options, and decide within minutes whether to stay or leave. To keep up, companies need strategies that build visibility, attract genuine interest, and convert that attention into long-term…
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Tech in Concrete Construction Insights
At its core, concrete construction hasn’t changed much. If you excavate deep enough to the core of the work, there isn’t much of a difference between the concrete contractors do today versus what was done back in ancient Roman times. What has changed (and significantly, I might add) are the materials, methods, the science, the…
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How to Brand Your Concrete and Masonry Work
Key Takeaways Branding in construction connects craftsmanship to reputation, ensuring work is remembered long after it’s completed. Methods include stamping, engraving, custom bricks, and adding durable metal emblems. Branding in concrete and masonry has a long history, dating back to ancient builders and medieval masons. Modern branding techniques blend tradition with new materials, technology, and…
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Strategic Networking Tips for Concrete Contractors and Equipment Rental Professionals
In concrete contracting and equipment rental sectors, strategic networking is more than just a tool — it’s a pathway to success. Sharing resources and expertise is crucial, especially as the demand for concrete and equipment rental continues to rise with the demand for infrastructure projects and residential and commercial construction. Networking is not just about…
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Feeney Unveils Patented Concrete Embed Post Anchor System
Feeney, a leading manufacturer of high-performance architectural products, is proud to announce the launch of its Concrete Embed Post Anchoring System, a patented innovation engineered to address the longstanding challenges of anchoring posts in shallow concrete slabs over corrugated steel decking or composite decks, as well as post-tension slabs (Patent U.S. 11,199,019 B1). Traditional anchoring…
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Fix the Dam Concrete: Aging U.S. Dams Face Urgent Repairs
With America’s dams showing their age, utilities have an opportunity to tap into federal funding and modernize critical concrete infrastructure before costly failures strike. In the U.S., hydropower generates nearly 27% of renewable electricity and 93% of all utility-scale storage, yet the average dam is nearly 80 years old, according to the U.S. Department of…
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American Concrete Institute Updates ACI University Learning Platform
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has launched an updated learning management system for ACI University, its online education and training platform for concrete professionals. The platform provides access to more than 350 on-demand courses, monthly webinars, certificate programs and certification preparation. ACI members receive free access to all ACI University webinars and on-demand courses. Updates…