Concrete Construction

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Concrete to Its Core

A San Diego federal courthouse featured a complex concrete elevator core and staircase, constructed with the help of formwork.
Rising to Any Height

Meeting the demands of sports facility construction means having flexible forming solutions
Fleet Upkeep

How to get your fleet back on the road.
‘C’ is for Canoes—and Commitment

This year's contest pushed the limits on design and aesthetics, challenging the next generation of engineers.
Forming Safely

A protection screen kept a busy Toronto area safe during the construction of a luxury hotel.
Expanding the Panama Canal

The monumental project features two enormous lock installations, with formwork playing a key role.
Climbing as You Build in the Windy City

The chosen formwork system is keeping this condo project on time and on budget.

FEATURES

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Forming Vertical Concrete

Form requirements for some jobs are very complicated and involve a close working relationship between contractors and form manufacturers.
Keeping Track

Increase company efficiency by employing a software package that keeps equipment functional and tracks costs.

CONCRETE SURFACES

Editorial

Drilling Down to Details

A CSDA survey shows sawing and drilling contractors have expanded their businesses.

Troubleshooting

Spying Out Bond Coat Problems

Using the wrong bond coat is a major reason for failing to join two concrete surfaces.

Decorative Concrete

Curing Acrylic Resin with Ultraviolet Radiation

UV-cured acrylic resins offer many benefits to contractors and owners.

Polishing Corner

Telling Polished Concrete’s Story

Polishing contractors from around the U.S. will gather for the annual event.

Product Selection Guide

Product Selection Guide — Polishing & Grinding

Selected manufacturers of polishing and grinding equipment.

Showcase

The Best of Old and New

Polished concrete is a major component of Port of Everett's facelift.

Features

Staying Sharp

The diamond tooling market is always changing, with new and improved products.
Committing to Maintenance

Concrete polished must stress the importance of maintenance to their customers.

SLABS ON GRADE

Steel and Cracks, Part 2

Face continues his discussion on the intimate relationship between embedded steel and concrete.

JOBSITE PRODUCTS

For the Heaviest Loads

Designed for large bridge and civil engineering projects, the Variokit Shoring Tower is a heavy-duty load-bearing scaffold that supports nearly 90 tons.
Adaptable Bridge System

The highly adaptable Cantilever Forming Traveler conforms to all types of box girder cross-sections.
A Faster Bridge Form

The Bridge Edge Deck system replaces traditional wood deck forms with durable, high-strength steel gangs in 12-, 18-, and 24-ft. sections.
Maximum Protection

Providing superior overall security and protection from the elements, the self-climbing Hydraulic Windshield System can be installed around the entire perimeter of a project, shielding three floor levels at once.

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From Ash to Afghanistan

Social media, handling joint deflection, fly ash concrete, and concrete cloth are just a few industry innovations.
Concrete Moves

Programs, events, and developments across the industry.