Precast concrete has continued to grow in popularity in construction and road building because of its ease of installation and strength. But the industry has made significant inroads in technology which has increased partnerships with the military. In addition to the precast barriers often seen surrounding older military or civilian buildings, the military is now […]
Category: Concrete Inventions
‘Thirsty’ Concrete Gulps Water Like Sieve
A British company recently showed off a new type of concrete which can absorb more than 1,000 gallons of water per minute. The demonstration shows copious amounts of water being dumped onto what looks like an asphalt parking lot and disappearing just as quickly. The “asphalt” is actually a permeable concrete that allows water to […]
How We Built Before Concrete
It is hard for people nowadays to fathom, but ancient engineers were able to create giant structures that still exist today, even before our modern building technologies. So how exactly did those civilizations build without steel, precast concrete, conveniences like cranes, bulldozers and other heavy machinery? We would like to take you on a trip […]
How 3D Printing Will Affect the Construction Industry
As the popularity of 3D printing increases, it is becoming clear that it will change the future of construction. Using 3D printing, you can create solid objects based on a digital file. What makes it so incredible is that, unlike traditional architectural design, there is almost no limit to what 3D printing can do. If […]
Three Construction Apps to Make Your Job Easier
Technology exists to make our lives easier. Since the dawn of the Industrial Age, men and women have made all kinds of advancements to everyday life, including the invention of the vacuum cleaner, washing machine and even forms for precast concrete. The construction industry can also benefit from these advancements in technology. With the advent […]
Precast Columns Support a Cloud-Shaped Campsite
Precast columns are incredible. They’re capable of supporting a variety of structures, from houses, churches and parking decks to terraces, porches and archways. As modern society continues to evolve, innovations in concrete will lead to new uses of precast columns in everyday life. One potential use for precast columns? Serving as support structures for a […]
Precast Concrete Panels for Building Twisted Skyscrapers
As global population increases, so do the demands for construction and concrete. We’ve covered this topic in a blog article before, but we haven’t gone into the ways in which precast concrete is changing the future of construction. Modern skyscrapers are tall and thin, and each new building is taller and thinner than the one […]
How Green Mix Concrete Helps the Environment
Building greener structures is the wave of the future. Although we’ve discussed the merits of building greener with concrete, we focused on more traditional concrete mixes. Recently, however, researchers at Universiti Teknologi MARA in Malaysia developed an innovative type of concrete called “green mix” concrete. Although the material is new, it could be manufactured for […]
What Is Self-Cleaning Concrete?
We’ve talked about self-healing concrete on the blog before, but have you heard about the wonders of self-cleaning concrete? This fascinating material cleans itself while filtering pollutants out of the air. As a result, it maintains its color for far longer than traditional building materials. It doesn’t need to be replaced often, and it reduces […]
How Self-Healing Concrete Works
Concrete has revolutionized global infrastructure. In fact, about half of everything that gets made in the world is constructed with concrete. Because modern society depends on the maintenance and upkeep of concrete, scientists are working to discover a way for concrete to look after itself. At Del Zotto Products of Florida, we produce the finest […]
All About Building Concrete Homes
Traditionally, most homes have been built from brick or wood. However, there’s no denying the appeal of concrete homes in residential construction. In recent years, total shares of concrete homes surpassed 15 percent in the U.S. and Canada. So what is it that makes these homes so appealing? Del Zotto Products manufactures precast forms for […]
Concrete Curing: What is It?
All precasters know that concrete isn’t dried; it’s cured. But what does concrete curing mean, and what does it entail? The answers to those questions aren’t always clear. At Del Zotto Products, we produce high-quality steel forms for precast, dry cast and ready-mix concrete. Whatever project you’re working on, we have the forms for you. […]
Build Greener with Concrete
In recent years, there’s been a surge in the trend of building greener. People everywhere are concerned with building sustainable, environmentally friendly structures that are as beneficial to the planet as they are durable. Most people do not realize that concrete is their best bet when it comes to building greener. If you’re unconvinced that […]