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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

By PCiRoads How PCiRoads found custom equipment for a unique project Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area thats home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. PCiRoads tackles highways, bridges, and specialty projects, taking pride in cultivating lasting customer relationships.

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Expert Tips for Pouring Concrete Slabs: Strong, Durable Foundations

CCR Magazine

Pouring concrete slabs is an essential step in many construction projects, from patios to driveways, foundations, and floors. If you’re tackling this project, either as a DIY enthusiast or working with a professional, the following expert tips can help you achieve the best results.

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Celebrates Topping out of LEGOLAND California Resort Parking Structure 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

$20M project allows theme park to provide ample parking during continued expansion Carlsbad, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. As the project was in development for several years, McCarthy leaned on its excellent partnership with the City of Carlsbad to ensure it moved forward with no issues.

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Granger’s Drone Services Help Ensure High-Quality Installations at Acrisure Amphitheater Project

Granger Construction

Granger Construction is leading the industry when it comes to utilizing high-tech drones to positively impact projects. The Acrisure Amphitheater project currently underway in downtown Grand Rapids is the latest project to benefit from Grangers in-house drone capabilities.

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It's a world record! Largest uninterrupted concrete pour kicks off Wilshire Grand project

BD+C

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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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP Photo courtesy Tao Group Solutions After years of grappling with client callbacks, legal disputes, and financial losses from poor polished concrete installations, the industry has reached a breaking point: prohibit polished concrete.

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A Startup Turns Concrete into a Carbon Capture Solution

The Pro Builder

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.