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Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Footings

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

This column pertains to the nature of minimum requirements or specifications for the size of concrete footings in relation to the foundation walls they support.

Chalk lines on the footing designate the inner formwork wall line. The width of the footing minus the wall thickness should leave enough footing along the outside to support the wall forms.

Tanks For Everything: Waterproofing Our Concrete Infrastructure

Our country's aging concrete infrastructure includes the concrete water tank. The repair and re-waterproofing of a concrete water tank might just buy another decade or two so towns and cities can budget for the new expense.

The Repair and Waterproofing of Concrete Water Tanks

Fostering Employee Buy-In for New Construction Technology

Construction companies know that the industry’s future is digital, but there is a widespread struggle to create employee buy-in around technology solutions.

Technology can help you efficiently schedule the best crew and equipment to each task but you need employee buy-in first.

4 Tips for Winning Government Infrastructure Contracts

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is already having a major impact on the construction industry, and it has barely gotten implemented yet. Here are four ways to start building the relationships that will win you work.

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4 Financial Traps Construction Businesses Must Avoid

Some financial pitfalls that you need to watch out for - and be mindful of - as you operate your construction business.

Four Financial Traps Construction Businesses Must Avoid

Job Pricing in Today’s Construction Market

GB Financial Services, LLC

Many contractors may not be accustomed to this economic climate, especially to when it comes to bidding and completing work that produces positive cash flow.

Many contractors may not be accustomed to this economic climate, especially to when it comes to bidding and completing work that produces positive cash flow.

Clouds Ahead, or Behind? Making Equipment Decisions in Stormy Economic Weather

RDO Equipment Co.

On one hand, increasing housing starts and the infrastructure bill that passed earlier this year are both promising indicators of future work. On the other hand, inflation is up, the supply chain is still slow, and no one can find enough labor.

John Deere

Making Concrete More Sustainable Through Restoration

The benefits of restoring concrete through hydrodemolition by repairing, extending, and optimizing the life of the concrete.

Making Concrete More Sustainable With Hydrodemolition

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Hot Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects

The factors and considerations concrete contractors should be aware of for placing concrete or performing concrete repair in hot weather.

Hot Weather Concreting - Tips for Smaller Projects

What Does It Take To Become A Successful Female Mentor In The Building Materials Industry?

Fleet Advantage

The right mentorship goes beyond emotional support and advice. It can be imperative in helping growing female leaders understand and successfully navigate the political minefields that every organization encounters.

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How To Ensure Safety When Installing Manholes & Underground Fixtures

With visible safety protocols like reflective clothing and traffic routing or safety practices for operating equipment, don't overlook the 1,500-pound safety concern: the crushing injuries from a manhole or utility vault cover.

Safety With Manholes & Underground Fixtures

From Good To Goat: Quick Wins For Operators

Caterpillar - Cat

Given the ongoing labor shortage in construction, you may think your chances of finding GOAT-level equipment operators are slim to none.

Given the ongoing labor shortage in construction, you may think your chances of finding GOAT-level equipment operators are slim to none.

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