Category: Concrete Industry

Only an anthropologist would imagine a world without humans. Only an anthropological engineer would imagine what monuments of human civilization would survive the longest for other intelligent life to examine. And only an architect would say it’s probably the Hoover Dam, the massive concrete structure built on the Colorado River in the early 1930s. What […]

The rain may come. Wood may bend or rot. But a concrete skate ramp will always lead to the best kickflips, flip tricks, heelflips, ollies, fakies, goofyfoots and tailslides. For the unenlightened, those are skateboard moves, and while wood ramps may make cool rolling noises, concrete provides unbeatable stability and precision. And they last forever. Taking […]

The best way to experience a theme park just might be in the fast forward mode. Literally billions of people worldwide pack their bags at least occasionally to spend time at a theme park. That’s a lot of feet pounding theme park concrete. Breaking the numbers down by world regions, more than 368 million people […]

Modern buildings rely heavily on cement production, but the industry has long been considered one of the primary sources of carbon dioxide, one of the most prevalent greenhouse gases behind climate change. While concrete poses other risks, such as spreading cement dust, reflecting heat back into the atmosphere or causing surface runoff that erodes topsoil, […]

The type of tennis court surface that’s used can have a major impact on how tennis is played. There are essentially three types of courts: grass, clay and a hard court, which is generally re-surfaced concrete. Concrete tends to be more expensive, but one of the advantages of a concrete tennis court is that concrete is such […]

Concrete has been in use as a construction material since the time of the ancient Greeks and Romans. But one of the challenges has always been getting the wet mix to the right spot. Cement pouring buckets were in use early on but were very limited in that they had to be transported manually. While the […]

According to the dictionary, “resilient” means the ability or capacity for bounding back from adversity. In construction, this refers to the ability of structures to resist and recover from the ravages of storms, especially along the Southeastern U.S. where hurricanes have historically done terrible damage. Concrete is a vital part of all construction and more resilient […]

Concrete in one form or another has been used in building projects since the days of the Great Pyramid, and for good reason. It’s economical, durable and very versatile. While injuries in the concrete industry are rare, haste and poor planning can jeopardize health. Here are some of the cement safety measures concrete workers should consider. 1. […]

Decorating concrete is definitely coming back as a style choice. Part of the reason for this is the advent of 3D printing. Design and construction companies around the world are taking advantage of this technology to create scaled models that can show purchasers a better perspective of what these decorative solutions will look like in […]

Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous and versatile building materials. Since at least Roman times, concrete has been an important construction material. Applications for concrete include road surfaces, dams and buildings; concrete is a big part of the landscapes around us.  Here are 10 impressive concrete structures. The Pentagon An icon of American architecture, […]

Sewer pipes are hidden from most people’s view. People see the manhole covers, but few see inside the actual sewer pipes or tunnels. Assorted urban legends, heightened by colorful imaginations, lurk beneath our feet. Rumors abound of homeless people living in the sewers, garnering the title of the mole people as featured in an episode of “Law & Order: […]

The sewer is a necessary part of modern waste management, but it’s also a prominent feature in segments of modern cinema. Sewers have become a fixture in film and television. Whether characters live there, as in the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” movies, or use it as an escape route, sewer tunnels have become ubiquitous on film. So […]

Driving a concrete mixer truck is no small task. The industry requires skill and focus in all areas. The NRMCA National Mixer Driver Championship competition, now in its 11th year, is one way the industry recognizes drivers. The competition is serious business, with cash prizes on the line. All areas of skill are tested. In […]

Researchers recently announced they made a small concrete tube using carbon dioxide emissions which would otherwise be released into the air. The small-scale success proved that the carbon dioxide concrete process was possible and a large-scale effort is in the works. The researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles began the project as a […]