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Before you unfold the boom of a pump truck on a new jobsite, be sure to check for power lines and other obstructions, excavations, and unstable ground.
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Contractors must take the time and effort to review every contract before signing it, being especially watchful for clauses that make it impossible for them to finish work on time, make a profit or win a contract dispute in court.
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Most manufacturers of floor coverings and adhesives recommend installing an impermeable covering on concrete floors only when moisture flow through the concrete is less than 3 lbs/1,000 sq ft/24 hrs. But problems with loose floor coverings and blistered coatings have increased in the last 10 years...
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Productivity, or rather the lack of it, is the foremost problem confronting many construction firms. Contractors commonly measure their productivity by taking their output (measured in dollars or units) and dividing it by the number of labor hours required to achieve the output. But productivity is...
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Since 1985, Seattle artist Vicki Scuri has worked to enhance the visual environment in urban and public spaces. Concrete has become a significant part of her work because she recognizes its durability, timeliness and cost-effective manufacturing techniques, under both factory-controlled and field...