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Concrete Block and Paver Industry Growth
Stamped concrete and pavers have come a long way in the last few decades – so much so that experts are predicting an annual industry growth rate of 6% through 2024.* Research and Markets, a firm dedicated to understanding industry trends, reports that the stamped...
Reinforced concrete alternative for 2020 and beyond
We’ve been using steel for centuries, with evidence suggesting steel tools have been around for 4,000 years. It wasn’t until the 1850s, however, that the Bessemer process, a technique for mass producing steel, was discovered. The steel industry exploded, as well as...
Prepping for Tomorrow’s Carbon Challenges
There is no substance as strong as concrete. However, cement, the main ingredient in concrete, has a huge eco footprint, and the process for creating concrete is energy intensive. With more and more companies and nations making zero-carbon pledges, things could...
3 Critical Strategies for Optimal Material Handling Plant Operation
When it comes to moving product, anything that slows down the process translates to profit loss. That’s why it’s important to work with an established plant designer when building or retrofitting a material handling plant. Here are three ways to optimize your...
How to Find Qualified Employees for Your Precast Concrete Organization
Rebuilding efforts after the wildfire and hurricane damage last year are still underway. Unfortunately, with hurricane season starting up, there's a chance more destruction could follow. There's a lot of work to be done, and more might be around the corner. If your...
Concrete Highlights: Exposed Aggregate
Exposed aggregate concrete is a form of decorative concrete achieved by removing the top layer of cement paste and revealing the underlying aggregate. It’s a great choice for landscaping because not only is it easy to customize but it’s stain and skid resistant too....
How To Talk Prospects Into a Concrete Driveway
While we can all agree concrete is a superior material, convincing those outside the construction industry can be tricky. Surely after all this time, there are better materials out there, right? Obviously not. We don’t need to spend time convincing you, but you have...
Revisiting Concrete Pipes: Why They Continue to Dominate
Concrete pipes go back. Way back. Blueprints dated around 1894 detail the construction of a sewer in St. Paul, Minnesota, featuring reinforced concrete pipe installed around 1887. St. Paul and other cities in Minnesota are only now replacing the infrastructure that...
Could a Skate Park Resurgence Be on the Horizon?
Well, the Winter Olympics are finished, and we have our sights set on 2020. Japan caught our attention with one of their Summer Olympic announcements. The Tokyo games will feature a first: skateboarding. While none of us here are about to land a 180 kickflip, we have...