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How Much Does Concrete Cost Per Cubic Yard? Current Ready Mix Concrete Prices

How much does concrete cost. This is a current ready mix concrete company's price list. It lists the cost of a yard of concrete and other concrete additives like fibermesh and accelerators.

Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

Concrete Inserts for Strength and Permanence ⋆ Unistrut Metal Framing

Concrete Inserts Create a Permanent Steel Framework of SupportConcrete Inserts are used in concrete poured walls, floors, ceilings, foundations and

The Importance Of Concrete Recycling

By recycling concrete, you won’t need to pay as much to dispose of the waste, and it allows you to repurpose it for other construction-related projects.

7 Construction Techniques for Concrete Façades

Solid. Strong. Resilient. Concrete is a much-used, much-loved buildingmaterial that conforms to the surface texture of formwork. What are newconstruction techniques for this centuries-old composite? Here are 7 ideasto add texture to concrete exteriors, featured on projects across theglob

Decorative Concrete Techniques & Best Practices

Concrete has long been a staple in the construction industry, used frequently for roads and highways, industrial flooring, sidewalks, and driveways. No longer does concrete have to be the plain, dull gray we’re all used to seeing! The experts at Concrete Designs are ready to show you how versatile concrete has become, how it can add beauty and value to your property using the newest...

The Pros & Cons of Concrete Block House Construction

Concrete block has been used as a building material for more than a century. In some regions, concrete block is also a common building material frequently used in home construction. Generally, ...

Green-mix concrete as an environmentally friendly building material

Complementing the Government of Malaysia's efforts to encourage the use of environmentally friendly materials in the construction of green buildings, researchers from the faculty of civil engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia have successfully developed an environment friendly version of building concrete called green-mix concrete.

What You Need To Know About Concrete Cracking

Concrete frequently cracks no matter how well the contractor has done his job. Despite concrete’s unmatched surface durability, it is susceptible to the damage associated with annual freeze/thaw cycles. Some concrete cracks are no problem, but others can allow moisture to come up through the slab and damage flooring and perhaps some furnishings. Identifying the...

Framework equipped with sensors to measure qualities of fresh concrete

Doka has launched a new innovative product lineup of internet-connected sensors. Concremote is integrated in Doka formwork and measures real-time compressive strength gain of fresh concrete. Reliable performance data is vital to support decisions for subsequent construction works. Reference cases un...

Concrete Construction: Formwork Climbing Systems

Innovative Formwork Climbing Systems for Concrete Construction

Three Self-Healing Materials That Could Change the Future of Construction

Buildings, regrettably, don't last forever. Until recently, the only way to increase a building's lifespan was ongoin...

Crest Precast Concrete: Large Grease Interceptor

New Biological Concrete Absorbs CO2 and Provides Thermal Heat, Insulation

A new type of concrete has been created by Spanish researchers for buildings in Mediterranean-like climates that encourages the natural, rapid growth of pigmented organisms within the concrete. It can be used as a facade that offers advantages such as reducing atmospheric CO2 and natural thermal comfort.The concrete works great as a support for the