Once concrete has been appropriately laid, it is often important to leave it with a smooth, durable surface. Achieving this means working quickly and paying close attention to the condition of the concrete in order to avoid weak, damaged, or unattractive slabs. After perfecting your…
When mixing concrete, it’s crucial to get the correct mix of ingredients. One of those ingredients is aggregate, small inert granular materials that influence the properties of the concrete. Before the use of Symons forms for curing, the mix of your concrete will be important…
Concrete is known for being a durable and long-lasting material, but the truth of this perception will vary based on the skill used when laying the concrete initially. In extreme climates, concrete can be negatively impacted even after it has dried and construction workers must…
When concrete is being mixed, the majority of the volume in the final mixture will be made up of a structural filler called aggregates. These aggregates are what cement paste coats and ultimately binds together, making it an important part of any concrete project. Before…
When starting a construction project, you want to make sure you are using the best and most reliable materials and vendors. You’re building a structure meant to last and this relies on choosing quality suppliers, rather than something easy or familiar. Of course, sometimes accidents…
The minimum wage has been in the news often lately. A failed provision in the latest Coronavirus relief package proposed a change to $15 an hour- the first change since it was raised to $7.25 in 2009. However, all indications are that Democrats in Congress…
Any construction project is a big undertaking—not only are these projects financial investments, but they also require time, attention, and a lot of work. Shoring projects are no different and when you begin bidding for one, you can expect a lot of questions from the…
One of the biggest challenges for business owners everywhere is properly marketing and branding your company. This is such a challenge because of how important these strategies are to promoting your business. Even with the best business in the industry, without effective marketing and branding,…
As contactless delivery becomes more of a requirement for businesses to stay open, restaurants are going back to the drawing board. Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are investing in new ways to serve their customers. They are being forced to figure out how to re-configure the…
It’s safe to say that everyone is still figuring out the aftermath of 2020 and its impact on businesses. With the new year ahead, business owners feel a cautious sense of optimism about the year’s potential for financial growth. Of course, with this growth also…
