For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How monolithic concrete placements can drive efficiency for today's concrete construction contractors.

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Concrete Pouring 115

CivilJungle

JUNE 25, 2021

Introduction of Signs of Bad Concrete Pour. Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in our construction industry. It is very important that concrete should be pulled into the mould with proper precaution and care otherwise, we will not get the desired strength of concrete. What Is Concrete?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2024

To comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, the project called for renovations that would expand the existing terminal, including a replacement of the existing timber wharf with a new concrete wharf. The project team sought a formwork solution that would support the concrete platforms and mitigate the load of the concrete.

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Construction Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Crews poured 1,500 cubic yards of concrete at the massive semiconductor facility in Licking County, Ohio.

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Concrete Pouring 337

Prodyogi

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Screeding or "to screed" is the process of placing a thin layer of material on the top of a concrete poured surface. It is the first process of finishing any flatwork to strike off or level slab concrete after pouring. Screeding is performed primarily to prevent bleeding of concrete that is caused shortly after placement.

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Prodyogi

MAY 31, 2024

You know, where every hammer swing and concrete pour needs to be on point. Alright, let's talk construction. It's a world where time is gold, and everything needs to fit together just right. That's why managing construction gear is like the secret sauce for success.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 5, 2021

What Is Underwater Concrete? Underwater concrete is a form of construction material widely used in certain forms of structural engineering projects. In every other building in which the lower parts of the buildings are expected to remain underwater, underwater concrete should be used. Can Concrete Cure Underwater?

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CivilJungle

JUNE 21, 2023

How to Pour Concrete Footings For A Retaining Wall? A retaining wall is a structure designed to hold back soil and prevent erosion. When building a retaining wall, one of the most important.

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Prodyogi

JANUARY 23, 2024

Building with concrete is more than just pouring a mixture and waiting to set. It starts with estimating materials, prepping the

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2019

' new factory eliminates labor-intensive tasks involved in making precast and prestressed concrete panels. Advanced machinery at Gage Bros.'

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Concrete Pouring 204

Prodyogi

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A stable and sturdy ground base support is necessary to keep the concrete slab level and haul for a longer period without settlement. Here is a quick guide on pouring a concrete slab on the ground.Image Credits: [link] Determine the Depth of the SlabDetermine the depth of the slab required and

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 09:41 Cement and concrete production generates as much as 9% of all human CO2 emissions. But what if concrete could go from environmental liability to environmental asset? The concrete becomes a carbon capture solution.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Four workers were injured and one was still missing approximately 22 hours after the incident occured following a concrete pour on the seventh floor of a partically constructed building, Turner confirmed.

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Concrete Pouring 250

Civil Engineer Blog

JANUARY 2, 2024

The biggest reason you could have to choose concrete countertops over any other kind would be to take advantage of the inexpensive nature of the material. Nothing could be simpler and more readily available than poured concrete. Of course, no one likes the drab gray of plain concrete.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

After about 20 hours of continuous pouring, judges from Guinness World Records verified that the concrete pour at the $1 billion Wilshire Grand project in Los Angeles is the largest uninterrupted pour of slurry on record. It took 208 trucks making as many as 10 deliveries each last weekend to complete the pour.

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New Civil Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Engineers at the High Speed 2 (HS2) west London station Old Oak Common have excavated the box to track level in some areas and completed the first concrete pour for the base slab. The post HS2 | First base slab pour complete at Old Oak Common station appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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New Civil Engineer

JANUARY 7, 2024

Work on Everton FC’s new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has kicked off for 2024 with the pouring of floor slabs, installation of glazing, laying of external drainage and more. The post Everton Stadium | 2024 commences with concrete slabs and moulds, glazing and drainage appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Heathrow has kickstarted a ground-breaking new trial to explore the viability of lower carbon concrete for runways and taxiways. The trial has been designed to test the concrete’s durability and longevity in a true-to-life airport setting and is one of the first of its kind at any airport in the world.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[San Antonio, Texas] – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Texas facility. Tindall has been at the forefront of these advancements, continually pushing the boundaries of precast concrete technology to deliver exceptional results.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2014

In Miami, Florida, Skanska recently executed one of the world’s most unusual concrete pours: creating a martini glass-shaped, 500,000-gallon seawater aquarium tank through a non-stop 25-hour, 1,200-cubic-yard placement. frontpage'

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Concrete Pouring 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals?

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete? According to the history books, precast concrete has been around since 1905. Around the world, however, precast concrete began to flourish, and more and more people realised the advantages over their traditional, site-cast concrete. What Is Precast Concrete?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. The project includes the creation of three large habitats with essentially no straight edges, including a main habitat consisting of 680 cubic yards of concrete and 355 tons of rebar.

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cnstrctr

JUNE 12, 2022

Understand the requirements and planning process for pouring concrete in cold weather.

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Concrete Pouring 78

Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The concrete broker sat in with a few concreters who are part of our team to see the qualities that make great concreters. It’s not about putting and finishing concrete. Concreter is more than putting up a hammer and pouring concrete every day. The results may surprise you.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks connect to the interior slab and isolate the steel clips that attach the rainscreen to the façade. Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks attach the sunshades to the concrete slab edges on 13 floors and fasten the steel entrance canopy to the concrete slab.

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Roads Online

JUNE 17, 2024

In total, 51 concrete beams were installed on the bridge deck and pedestrian walkway with more than 1200 cubic metres of concrete poured during the 12-month construction period. Visualisation of the new parking and road connections in Glenrowan. Image: Inland Rail.

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

The 35-story Capitol Tower office project – which Skanska is developing and building in Houston, Texas – started in part recently with a 19-hour, 20-minute concrete pour to create a mat foundation that varies between seven and nine-and-a-half feet thick.

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Concrete Pouring 40

PC Construction

JUNE 4, 2024

PC poured the first piece of concrete in June 2022, and the owner started landing equipment on the manufacturing floor less than 12 months later! I am so proud to have been a part of this important project for the State of Vermont, and for the incredible team who poured their heart and soul into the design and construction efforts.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 20, 2023

Quikrete is a manufacturer of ready-to-use packaged dry concrete. Another famous brand of bagged concrete is called Quicrete. Pouring concrete into a pit filled with water […] Can Quikrete Be Mixed In The Hole? Yes, the Quikret sinks into a hole.

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Concrete Pouring 52

CivilJungle

AUGUST 8, 2023

What Is a Concrete Calculator for Slab? A concrete calculator for a slab is a digital tool that helps determine the volume of concrete required to pour a slab based on its dimensions. It considers the length, width, and thickness […]

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Concrete Pouring 52

CivilJungle

AUGUST 7, 2023

What Is a Concrete Garage Floor Cost Calculator? A Concrete Garage Floor Cost Calculator is a tool used to estimate the total cost of materials and labor required to pour a concrete floor for a garage. It considers factors such […]

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The start of the line will allow Solidia ® to increase its production capacity by 25 times, thereby allowing customers to qualify the material and conduct continual field trial pours. SCM is commonly added to concrete to replace a portion of portland cement. The pilot line is optimized to ensure consistent quality and high performance.

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Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 10, 2022

Formwork is a mould utilized in construction to give a preferred structural shape through pouring concrete into the mould. Formwork, in a nutshell, is a mould used to cast concrete members of numerous forms and sizes. What is Formwork in Construction? There are numerous styles of Formwork in the market.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 29, 2024

Contractors like you know how to pound nails, pour concrete, build homes and commercial structures, bend pipe and pull wire, install roofs, lay carpet, paint walls, and perform a thousand other tasks. So why are you not enjoying the same standard of living as other professionals?

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Concrete Pouring Piping Installation Painting/finishing Building Standards 62

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

How to reduce bug holes in concrete. Discover best practices for improving the aesthetics of your concrete, including reducing bug holes. When working on a concrete structure where aesthetics are important, extra care needs to be taken to prevent bug holes. Concrete handing: Pour rate. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated. It originally carried freight; today, it links retail and residential neighborhoods, carrying TH 65 across the river in the St.

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