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Rebar Primer/Bond-CI is a one-component, cementitious, anti-corrosion coating for protection of steel reinforcement and also acts as a bonding agent for concrete surfaces. Beacuse concrete deteriorates over time as it is exposed to the elements, freeze/thaw cycles, submerged or in contact with water and subjected to abrasion and other factors. […]
Due to the popular support of domestic trade, every shipment of American 316 Stainless Steel Thunderstud Wedge Anchor will be provided with American Made certification paperwork. The American 316 Stainless Steel Thunderstud Wedge Anchor is a recommended anchor for use in solid concrete base material. It is now available for […]
Western Specialty Contractors appoints new Branch Managers: Carter Pogue at its St. Louis Concrete Restoration Branch and Guillermo Villegas at its Los Angeles Branch. As Western Specialty Contractors appoints New Branch Managers, Pogue and Villegas are responsible for managing sales, daily operations and field personnel. They are also in charge […]
Working with concrete can create a bit of anxiety, no matter how big or small the job—whether you’re placing a slab, leveling out a space for a patio or setting posts. The first and most important step for any concrete project is to how to estimate your concrete job. You […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the launch of its Nondestructive Testing Certification Program. The program will certify individuals who successfully pass the ACI examinations by demonstrating both the knowledge and ability to properly perform specified nondestructive tests on hardened concrete. The nondestructive testing program is the newest in a […]
New from W. R. Meadows comes Hydralastic 836 SL, the newest single-component, cold-applied, solvent-free, water-activated, waterproofing system. Hydralastic 836 SL cures to form a tough, flexible waterproofing membrane for both above-grade and below-grade applications. It will not crack in extreme cold or flow due to softening at high temperatures. Hydralastic […]
Kamp C, the Westerlo-based provincial Centre for Sustainability and Innovation in construction, is the world’s first to 3-D print a house. They printed this house using the largest 3D concrete printer in Europe. The 90-square metre dwelling was printed in one piece with a fixed printer. This is a world […]
Due to local, state, and federal regulations, and to protect the health and safety of attendees, the American Concrete Institute announces the transition of the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Raleigh, NC, USA, this October, to a 100% virtual event. The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be […]
Quickly calculate your concrete pours by entering the length, width and thickness or height to find the number of cubic feet, yards or meters or bags of concrete needed for your project. You can also calculate home, column or round concrete footings as well as circular concrete slabs or tubes. Once you have your amounts, you can give them to your ready-mix provider or to the person purchasing your bags and you will be ready to pour!
Holcombe Mixers, a worldwide provider of volumetric concrete mixers and strategic solutions for the concrete industry, teamed up with Fisher Sand and Gravel and Cat Construction to fast-track the major border wall project along Arizona’s southern border. Holcombe Mixers partnerer with Fisher due to its combination of operational experience, advanced […]
