[VIDEO] ACI Adds Two New Books to Concrete Craftsman Series

The American Concrete Institute has expanded its Concrete Craftsman Series with two new books for concrete industry professionals — Concrete Fundamentals and Placing and Finishing Decorative Concrete Flatwork

February 3, 2016

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Battery-powered roller screeds are suited for remote applications. They have no cords or hoses and can be easily operated in remote environments with a limited power supply.

Circular Concrete Pours: Tips on Pouring a Circular Foundation for a Grain Bin

When the job is a foundation for a grain bin, you can find limitations and unique challenges to such a remote setting. Investing in specialized equipment may save time and provide a long-lasting foundation.

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7 Methods for Testing Concrete Strength

There are many different practices aside from cylinder break tests that can be used.

Brooks Bridge Construction Begins In Florida

Work Starts On New Design For Florida Bridge

Infrastructure contractor Superior Construction and WSP begin construction of Brooks Bridge, Florida, in $171 Million project.

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Bobcat Introduces Super-Flow Planer Attachment

The super-flow planers are available in 24-in. and 48-in. cutting widths.

Battery-powered roller screeds are suited for remote applications. They have no cords or hoses and can be easily operated in remote environments with a limited power supply.

Circular Concrete Pours: Tips on Pouring a Circular Foundation for a Grain Bin

When the job is a foundation for a grain bin, you can find limitations and unique challenges to such a remote setting. Investing in specialized equipment may save time and provide a long-lasting foundation.

Jon-Don has partnered with PPG to expand its offering of resinous floor coatings for concrete flooring.

Jon-Don Partners with PPG to Expand Resinous Coatings

Jon-Don has also partnered with PPG to create a series of one-day training events for concrete professionals who want to learn how to select and apply PPG products.

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How to Manage Moisture Loss and Temperature of Freshly Placed Concrete

Curing, the action taken by contractors to maintain adequate moisture and temperature of freshly placed concrete, promotes the chemical hydration of the cementitious materials within the concrete.

When it came time to measure the placements against the F-min specification and render a certification for compliance, a Floor Levelness and Flatness firm used the F-min Profiler to measure the exact wheel path of the intended material handling equipment. This allowed for instant results ensuring accurate measurements and layout of spot grinding in out-of-tolerance areas.

Wide Bay Superflat VNA Concrete Floors

Ultimately, it's up to the facility owner to determine how their Defined Traffic or F-min concrete slabs will be constructed. If the owners don’t want corrective grinding in their defined traffic aisles, then the narrow strip construction method is best.

Visibility is the key to effective construction fleet management

Visibility is the key to effective construction fleet management

Get command-center visibility on drivers, assets, materials, and equipment for better decision-making, both in the moment and the long term.

CarbonCure Produces 50 Million Cubic Yards of Lower Carbon Concrete

CarbonCure Produces 50 Million Cubic Yards of Lower Carbon Concrete

The climate tech company CarbonCure Technologies announced that the 50 million cubic yards of its lower carbon concrete has been produced to-date globally - saving 400,000 metric tons in CO2 savings.

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How Renting Grinders and Scarifiers Can Save Money, Time

Unless a contractor specializes in floor projects, it can be cost-prohibitive to own concrete grinders and scarifiers that are not used frequently.

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Concrete and Silica – Three Factors You Need to Know

If respirable dust is visible in a work area, adequate respiratory protection should be worn by workers in the contaminated area. Fortunately, there is growing awareness for the need for more adequate respiratory protection.

Thalle Industries supports its Elmsford location neighbors - the Paws Crossed Animal Rescue.

Thalle Industries Mixing it Up for Charity

Thalle Industries decided to display its support for local non-profits on its two new concrete mixer trucks.

The Cyclone MEGA has a 40-hp EFI gas engine powering a direct drive turbine providing reliable operation.

Buffalo Turbine Revamps Cyclone MEGA Debris Blower

The Cyclone MEGA has a 40-hp EFI gas engine powering a direct drive turbine providing reliable operation.

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Stand the Test of Time | JLG®

Your work is meant to weather through some of the toughest conditions. Your equipment should do the same. That's why the best contractors trust JLG®.

The 24-in. diameter LevelRight will accept up to a 20-in. square or 24-in. round outrigger float.

DICA Releases LevelRight Leveling Pad

The 24-in. diameter LevelRight will accept up to a 20-in. square or 24-in. round outrigger float.

Hp Site Print Lifestyle Topcon Prism 07

Topcon Offers Layout Navigator with HP SitePrint

The LN-150 is a one-button setup layout solution combined with HP SitePrint.

Troubleshoot Shot Blasters

While versatile, shot blasters can seem like a three-year-old throwing a tantrum if the users are unsure of how to handle them. Here, are some solutions to common problems contractors run into when using shot blasters.

Powered by a 100-hp Doosan Tier 4 final engine, the impact crusher can be used for crushing and stockpiling in diverse recycling applications.

Komplet K-IC 70 Impact Crusher

Powered by a 100-hp Doosan Tier 4 final engine, the impact crusher can be used for crushing and stockpiling in diverse recycling applications.

Concrete Contractors And Fall Protection

Q&A On Fall Protection For Concrete Contractors

Concrete Contractor connected with Aric Getty, global head and vice president of 3M's Personal Safety Division for Hearing and Body Protection for one of the biggest issues on the construction site: fall protection.

The whole unit is sealed in a totally enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) aluminum housing rated International Protection Marking (IP) 66 and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4 with seals.

Martin Engineering MHF-1500 Brushless Concrete Form Vibrator

The whole unit is sealed in a totally enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) aluminum housing rated International Protection Marking (IP) 66 and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4 with seals.

Ignite Attachments breakers can be used with mini track loaders and skid steer loader adaptors, supporting fleet flexibility for demanding demolition jobs.

Ignite Attachments Showcases Breaker and Concrete Chute Bucket

Ignite Attachments breakers can be used with mini track loaders and skid steer loader adaptors, supporting fleet flexibility for demanding demolition jobs.

Capable of handling aggregate mixes up to 1.5 in., the X-40D provides a versatile pump solution that contractors can use for an array of projects ranging from residential concrete jobs to highway infrastructure improvements.

Blastcrete Releases X-40D Swing Tube Piston Pump

Capable of handling aggregate mixes up to 1.5 in., the X-40D provides a versatile pump solution that contractors can use for an array of projects ranging from residential concrete jobs to highway infrastructure improvements.

With the FleetWatcher User App, users can search for an individual asset, see a group of assets on a specific project or look at all assets in a certain class.

FleetWatcher Launches Small Tools and Attachment Tracking Feature

With the FleetWatcher User App, users can search for an individual asset, see a group of assets on a specific project or look at all assets in a certain class.

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Productivity & Battery Power Reigned at World of Concrete 2024

With a new idea within every aisle and innovations at every turn, no matter where one went during World of Concrete 2024, one concept solidified the tradeshow: the increased and continued productivity of the concrete construction craftsman and industry.

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today and Beyond

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today & Beyond

We brought together industry experts to weigh in on some of the biggest technological advancements and how these can impact the way concrete is produced and delivered.

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How Jobsite Mixers Can Save Money by Making Concrete On Site

Find out how jobsite mixers can save you money on material costs.