Tag: Concrete
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Understanding Concrete Slab Load Capacity
Concrete slabs form the backbone of countless industrial and material-handling facilities. Whether supporting heavy machinery, mezzanines, pallet racks, or conveyors, a slab must be able to bear concentrated loads. Yet, too often, insufficient analysis of load capacity results in costly over-engineering or catastrophic structural failures. The good news is that many pitfalls associated with improper…
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Concrete Project Profile – SK Construction Places Green Concrete for Simpson University
The drive to reduce the carbon footprint of the cement production and concrete construction industries continues. According to the statistics and facts from Statista.com published on March 2025 these industries would be the world’s fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. Yet, works and efforts continue and every foot and every slab provides an opportunity for some sustainable…
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Modern Trends in Paving and Concrete Design
Table of Contents Introduction to Modern Paving Eco-Friendly Paving Solutions Innovative Concrete Finishes The Rise of Permeable Pavements Technological Advancements in Concrete Artistic Concrete Designs The Future of Urban Infrastructure Conclusion: The Path Ahead for Paving and Concrete Introduction to Modern Paving In recent years, the transformation in paving and concrete design has been revolutionary,…
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Re-Building a Resilient Concrete Infrastructure: Averting Concrete Corrosion
On February 26, 2025, the residents of Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, S.C. were given a mandatory evacuation notice and just 48 hours to get out of their building. Engineering inspections had indicated that the building may be structurally unsafe. For many, this will bring to mind the tragic partial collapse of Champlain Towers South, a…
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Steel, Glass, and Concrete: The Rise of Industrial-Modern Homes
Some people think that industrial chic doesn’t work for a home. The design lacks warmth, natural light, or a grounding aura. They may be right. Then again, with the progress of construction technology, even the naysayers can be won over. The industrial-modern home is no longer confined to a niche aesthetic tucked away in urban…
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Mayfair’s million-pound mistake: Owner ordered to fill illegal basement with concrete
An underground cinema. A private gym. A bespoke sauna. All of it is now set to be entombed – literally – beneath one of London’s most historic streets. In a dramatic enforcement ruling, the owner of a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse on Park Street, Mayfair has been ordered to fill an unlawfully built basement with…
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Understanding Spalled Concrete Joints | For Construction Pros
Deteriorated or “spalled” joints are the number one problem in a concrete floor. Saw cut contraction/control joints and construction joints create interruptions in the concrete floor’s surface. These interruptions create impact points along the joint edge and joints are then subject to deterioration or damage by the crossing wheels of material handling vehicles, pallet jacks,…
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What OSHA’s PPE Rule Revision Means for Women in Concrete
Pouring concrete is dangerous work. Cement dust irritates the eyes, skin, and lungs. Holding a pump hose is hard on the hands. Tip-toeing across rebar is tough on the feet. Now, imagine trying to get that concrete poured while wearing floppy goggles, oversized gloves, an ill-fitting safety vest, and overly bulky work boots. That’s exactly…
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Elematic, Carbonaide Launch World’s First CO₂-Cured Precast Concrete
Carbonaide, a leader in carbon dioxide utilization and storage solutions for the building industry, and Elematic, a globally leading provider of precast technologies, have announced a commercial cooperation to become the first to bring production-scale CO₂ curing systems for precast concrete and infrastructure product production around the world. The collaboration between Elematic and Carbonaide provides a…
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Willbee Transit Mix Upgrades High-Speed Concrete Washout
The family-owned firm dramatically reduces the required time and labor needed for concrete washouts, enabling additional loads as well as recovered, salable materials Willbee Transit Mix, a concrete supplier for Jackson, Michigan’s construction industry, currently operates a fleet of front discharge redi-mix trucks to service pours. For Willbee, maintaining the efficiency of concrete washouts between…