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Concrete Versus Reinforced Concrete: What’s the Difference?
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...
Essential Small Tools for Concrete Work
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...
When to Rent vs. Buy 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...
Coronavirus Impact on the U.S. Steel Industry
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...
How Record Rainfall and the Pandemic are Affecting Commercial Construction
If it’s not one thing, it’s another, isn’t it? The Texas construction industry is facing a couple of big challenges right now. There’s COVID-19, which is the big issue on everyone’s mind. But the weather has been causing problems, too, especially in the Dallas area....
Commercial Construction Market Outlook in 2020
Contractors across the country are always worried about how the building industry is forecast to perform. They tend to see great windfalls when the economy is doing well, yet seem to be hit the hardest during a recession. Other industries can often see and prepare...
How Do Election Years Affect the Concrete Construction Industry?
As a general answer to the question of “whether the construction industry is affected during election years and how,” is to point out how construction projects don't come to a halt, but speculation is never good for any market. In the past, election years haven't had...
Steel Market Outlook for 2020
It seems the steel market likely won't be as bad as initially predicted for 2020, at least not globally. AS reported by Fastmarkets AMM, the amount of steel use is expected to raise by 1.7% this year. That might not seem to be a large amount of growth compared to the...
Why the Texas Building Industry Forecast Remains Rosy
As the national economy awakened in the last decade, Texas, like many states, enjoyed a rapid growth in construction opportunities. While indicators suggest that the national economy has reached peak expansion, all signs point to plenty of continued construction...
Concrete Equipment Repair and Maintenance Tips
When your equipment seems to function just fine, it's pretty tempting to defer maintenance to save on your operational budget. But that's a lot like trying to defer employee paychecks to save on payroll. Eventually, your employees will stop working for you. Unless you...