In response to a blog concerning how ACI is defining concrete surface finishes, Chad Godwin, Godwin Forming Systems, provided these simple tips. He notes that, "all the money spent on forms and materials is wasted if the architect and GC aren't willing to pay for proper concrete placement." More
In the last few years we’ve witnessed some interesting technology trends--from... More
In a response to Craig Cottongim's column on workers who drink, we received this letter from a union man in Omaha. "As I tell my men and women," he says, "it is all about 'Good Decisions.' It is time we make them." More
Building a disaster-resilient home protects against more than just bad weather.... More
I often get asked, “What is the best way to name my concrete mix designs?”, so I have decided to poll concrete producers about how they do it. I have posted a survey and will keep it up for about a month. After that I will post a summary to my blog, but will provide a complete analysis to those that actually take the survey. More
Question: We have a job where a beam in a parking garage has been found to be structurally deficient. What are our options for repairing this beam? More
When specifying extended life pavements, the material used to seal joints and cracks from debris and erosion must be a key consideration. The sealant selected needs to protect the joints from incompressible materials and moisture infiltrating the joints. More
Grout can be safely placed through the summer months in hot, dry climates if... More
We were recently reminded of this short piece by Roger Corbetta from Concrete Construction in 1958: Concrete is my business. I have chosen concrete out of all the construction materials of the earth as the one in which to specialize. I have done this because I feel that concrete is a material of integrity. More
Fraudulent contract surety bonds can destroy businesses and send people to prison.... More
