August/September 2019

Concrete Contractor August/September 2019
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Tips for Optimal Concrete Stripping

As extreme weather events become stronger and more frequent, the method for building homes must change too. Building structures must remain intact to provide safety for inhabitants and return to normal life shortly afterwards. Concrete construction can provide this.
Infrastructure
The Case for Concrete Homes
Redi Services uses three robots simultaneously to efficiently remove bridge deck concrete.
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5 Ways Accessories Expand Hydrodemolition Robot Capabilities
Redi Services uses three robots simultaneously to efficiently remove bridge deck concrete.
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5 Ways Accessories Expand Hydrodemolition Robot Capabilities
Haze is a common problem associated with coatings and polished materials. Rhopoint Instruments' Concrete Clarity Meter (CCM) digitally reads the concrete surface profile, the sharpness of the reflected image, and the haze resulting from concrete imperfections, which gives a true representation of the finished floor.
Rejuvenators
Guard, Gloss and Distinctness of Image
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Knox Concrete Finds Its Niche in Curb and Gutter
After investing in Power Curber’s curb and gutter machine, the Idaho-based contractor is taking its business to the next level.
August 15, 2019
Owner Travis Knox places a section of curb. Only himself and another crew member are trained to operate the curb and gutter machine.
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How to Apply Multi-Color Dyes to Polished Concrete
Texas Bomanite tackled the challenges of a four-dye application with decorative saw cuts and a one-color-at-at-time application approach.
August 15, 2019
The architect on this project chose four different colors of dye.
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The Importance of Moisture Testing Concrete Subfloors
Concrete is a permeable substance capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, which can continue to affect the RH of a slab long after it's been placed.
August 14, 2019
Groundwater, high humidity and leaking plumbing are the top causes of moisture problems in a concrete slab.
Resiliency
ACI Releases New Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
ACI 318-19 was published in response to new engineering practices and industry changes.
August 7, 2019
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What a Community Swim Meet Taught Me About Project Scheduling
Brad Humphrey shares how a conversation with a community swim meet organizer taught him a lesson to apply to lean construction and project scheduling
July 3, 2019
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