Contractors can increase the speed and ease of placing concrete with the latest technologies. But even the most advanced equipment cannot significantly enhance the quality of concrete. To do this, the ...

Curing sounds simple: it is the maintenance of moisture and temperature conditions in freshly placed concrete to promote the hydration of cementitious materials. When done correctly, curing helps a ...

A new slab/beam system that is claimed to allow for the forms to be removed and transferred on within four days, bypassing the need to wait 14 to 21 days for the concrete to harden first, has been ...

I’m blessed to have you as a reader and furthermore I’m fortunate to get about 10,000 visitors a day to my AsktheBuilder.com website. Your questions are the fuel that keep this column vibrant and ...

A long-handled bull float smooths and levels concrete immediately after it has been screeded. For a good finish, professionals warn not to overwork concrete. Photos: Portland Cement Association ...

Surface dusting is one of the most common durability complaints in concrete floors, pavements, slabs, and industrial hardstands. What initially appears to be a minor surface issue often progresses ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Repair work will close a lane of the Gene Snyder Freeway for a few days beginning Tuesday. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the left lane of the I-265 East will be ...

DEL REY OAKS – Concrete approach slabs are curing this week for the Highway 218 bridge over the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway pedestrian and cyclist passageway as construction continues on the ...