Several conditions must be met for successful concrete placement. Formwork has to be carefully set up for the job. All the right bracing must be in place as well as ties and anchors. When the truck arrives the pour must happen at the right pace. Sometimes a pour starts going fast. A little too fast. […]
Concrete construction is always on a timetable determined by the properties of the concrete as it cures. Since so much is determined by the readiness of concrete, it is important to be as prepared as possible, so that concrete’s timetable doesn’t turn into a time crunch. Planning is an important part of this and should […]
Poured concrete can have problems that greatly affect the overall quality of the pour, such as bug holes, honey combing, and cold joints. Problems that commonly occur when using shoring equipment are mitigated by use of a concrete vibrator, which consolidates concrete and refines the pouring process. Here are some tips for perfecting poured concrete […]
When you’re working with concrete, it’s always best to expect the unexpected. Concrete bulging is one of those unexpected things that can bring a construction job to a standstill. It can also increase labor costs and make a project unprofitable. Fixing the problem can be time consuming and labor intensive, as most often the solution […]
Concrete construction is an art form. So many factors can keep the concrete from turning out satisfactorily for you and your customer. This fact creates the need for constant monitoring and troubleshooting. Problems with concrete are worth considering when looking at concrete forms for sale, because they can affect the final product once the forms […]
Concrete forming can throw curve balls at you. You have a system that works for most applications, but every once in a while you get to a point in planning a concrete forming job where curtain style formwork just won’t cut it. Maybe the thickness of the wall is beyond the reach of an anchoring […]
Your crew works hard on the jobsite, but so do the tools that you use. Anchors are one of the tools crews use to get the job done. On the jobsite anchors help keep forms in place for a blindsided wall system. Knowing the difference between types of anchors is important. There are two different […]
Your workers can work all day in the heat if they have enough water and food to keep them going. Concrete is much less forgiving. Seventy-seven degrees is the tipping point where things start to fall apart for concrete work. If you don’t take precautions, your job will experience setbacks from shrinkage and cracks as […]
Safety on the job builds trust for your crew and keeps you from tangling with worker’s comp claims. In order to create an ideal work environment, safety has to be considered on all levels. Working with concrete requires vigilance that goes beyond just a casual glance. This starts with a safety inspection of equipment during […]
Concrete is a tough building material. It is used to build everything from houses to the world’s tallest skyscrapers. It creates strong structures when it has hardened but during pouring it requires heavy duty forming and shoring equipment to hold it in place. Many contractors cut corners by substituting wooden shoring in places where metal […]