by Kelly Gowan | Oct 22, 2020 | Concrete
How can you tell when concrete needs extra reinforcement with rebar? One of the interesting things about concrete as a construction material is that it features high compression strength—but not so much tensile strength. Where tensile strength is needed, that’s where...
by Kelly Gowan | Sep 17, 2020 | Concrete, Construction
Without a doubt, concrete is the most used man-made material in the world. It’s importance in society has displayed itself in the annals of history. But as time has progressed and society changed, we began to learn more about different types of concrete and what their...
by Kelly Gowan | Sep 1, 2020 | Concrete, Construction
When you think of concrete work, the tools that come to mind are things like mixers, wheelbarrows, trowels and shovels—all of which are essential, of course. However, there are a few other small tools that are easy to forget about when you’re planning a job. Because...
by Kelly Gowan | Aug 3, 2020 | Construction, Equipment
You’ve got a construction gig coming up and it is getting close to breaking ground, but before you do that, you need to figure out how to acquire your construction equipment. The most common choices—buying and renting—have their own advantages and disadvantages. Many...
by Kelly Gowan | May 20, 2020 | Construction, MARKET TRENDS
Early projections on steel markets in the United States predicted that the construction industry might see fluctuations, but that overall, the industry wouldn’t be hurt by fluctuating prices. And then COVID-19 swept the world. Now, the picture looks quite a bit...
