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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. While it may seem straightforward, the process requires careful planning and precise execution to ensure the slab is durable, level, and free from cracks. Double-check measurements to ensure accuracy.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

The amount of concrete involved and the complexity of working far below the streets of downtown made this a standout project. PCiRoads 30-person crew was tasked with installing about 4,200 feet of new tunnel with a total of around 15,000 cubic yards of new concrete. A stock product wasnt going to cut it.

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Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes

The Pro Builder

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. If you can pour a driveway, you can pour one of these wall panels,” Long says.

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Heathrow paves the way with low carbon concrete trial

Construction Enquirer

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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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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What Are The Construction Benefits Of Precast Concrete?

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Trolley Route Flooding Alleviated by Stormwater Management Solutions 

Civil + Structural Engineer

In an area fraught with constant flooding, it was clear a strong stormwater management plan would be needed to move the project forward. The pumphouse structure was constructed on-site by Walsh as opposed to the culverts being constructed off-site and delivered to the location. A vital element of the selection of precast (vs.