February/March 2019

Concrete Contractor February/March 2019

Homeowners who build on concrete slabs can now achieve the look of wood thanks to Kasella's artistry. Grain design for each plank is applied by hand.

Polished Concrete Plus Creates Wood Grain Finishes

Sea Walls can be reinforced and stabilized while mitigating future deterioration of wave and wake action.

Deep Foamjection Blooms as a Concrete Repair Alternative

Surface cracking happens while the concrete is still fresh and before it undergoes initial set. Weather conditions not favorable to concrete are the primary cause. The best protection for contractors is to collect on-site ambient weather data and concrete temperatures and use the nomograph to predict whether cracking will occur.

What To Do About Surface Cracking and Surface Crusting

Surface cracking happens while the concrete is still fresh and before it undergoes initial set. Weather conditions not favorable to concrete are the primary cause. The best protection for contractors is to collect on-site ambient weather data and concrete temperatures and use the nomograph to predict whether cracking will occur.

What To Do About Surface Cracking and Surface Crusting

Pictured here is a bridge deck placement. A familiar piece of equipment on a heavy industrial construction site, Schwing’s Loop Belt conveyors specialize in moving concrete, sand and other material quickly and efficiently.

Moving Concrete to Create Indiana Infrastructure

Intractable Politics and Stocks Leave Construction Economy Riding Main Street Wave

Portland Cement Assoc. expects general economic strength -- job creation, GDP, interest rates, consumer wealth -- to continue carrying construction growth

March 11, 2019

Although the U.S. economy is doing well, economic well-being is more regional than national. The map shows how different regions are doing right now.

World of Concrete 2019 A Success

This year’s edition of the World of Concrete exceeded expectations and according to organizers was the largest event in over a decade. The annual event registered over 60,000 attendees and more than 1,500 exhibiting companies. It was a smashing success.

March 11, 2019

Oneida Unveils CC500-L Dust Extractor, Line of Cyclone Separators

Products introduced at 2019 World of Concrete extend run times, prolong filter life, and enhance portability.

January 22, 2019

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Smith Paving & Excavating Inc. Helps Revitalize NHRA Racetrack

Minnich equipment helps contractor complete a $1.6 million quarter-mile track reconstruction of Summit Motorsports Park

December 4, 2018

For its portion of the $1.6-million quarter-mile track reconstruction project, Smith Paving & Excavating Inc. used a GOMACO paver with 16 Minnich HV-2 internal paving vibrators.

How to Overcome Construction Customers' Top Three Price Complaints

While you can't stop customers' price objections, what you can do is address it in a way that can win you work.

October 1, 2018

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