Mixing and utilizing concrete in a construction project, be it in a professional capacity or as part of a home DIY project, is generally a pretty slow-going process. Despite some impressive efforts to ...

Concrete washout has been managed in a variety of ways over the years. Four examples of the most common traditional methods ...

A long-handled bull float smooths and levels concrete immediately after it has been screeded. For a good finish, professionals warn not to overwork concrete. Photos: Portland Cement Association ...

Rate of placement and screeding method are baseline decisions that must be made prior to start of placement. Placing/finishing concrete is time sensitive and susceptible to environmental conditions.

Q: We bought a house that requires an immediate patio repair. The brick patio in the backyard is warped and looks like a wave ran under it. We want to replace it but don't want it to end up like this ...

Adding steel or microsynthetic fibers to concrete isn’t new; we’ve been doing it for the past 40 years. Macrosynthetic fibers are a more recent development and they offer solutions to floor and ...