Using the strength of diamonds, wire saw cutting is a technique that is incredibly useful in the construction industry. For concrete cutting, steel work, and other materials, this process combines a metal wire made from steel, diamond beads, and the… Read More
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Winter Construction Safety Tips
Construction safety is important every day of the year and throughout every season. It’s especially important during the winter when ice and snow can wreak havoc on traditional construction safety methods. Here are some of our best winter safety tips… Read More
How Does Concrete Deteriorate?
Concrete deterioration is a big problem for businesses, residential properties, and municipalities. Before you can create an effective plan for repairing and strengthening concrete, you need to understand why it is deteriorating in the first place. Two of the most… Read More
Current Advancements in Firestop Technology
A firestop is a fire protection system made of various components used to seal openings and joints in fire-resistance rated wall or floor assemblies. Firestops are designed to restore the continuous fire-resistance of said walls, impeding the spread of fire… Read More
Concrete Drilling Safety Tips
For those involved in construction-related jobs, they’ll know one of the most dangerous factors of the job is concrete drilling. Concrete work can be hazardous and potentially life-threatening if not carried out properly. It is essential for those operating heavy… Read More
The Major Types of Sinkholes
Sinkholes are actually a more common occurrence than you would think, and although the frequency of their occurrence varies, they can happen in nearly every state. Sinkholes are ultimately the result of some open cavity beneath the surface. A sinkhole’s… Read More
Concrete Drilling Tips
The process of concrete core drilling involves the skill of drilling neat round holes in any concrete surface including floors and walls. Concrete core drills come in handy when you require a shelf, want to install lights or hang a… Read More
The Benefits of Post Tension Cables
As reinforcement to the structure and rigidity of concrete, post tension cables, allow construction teams the ability to do more with their resources. Steel wires surrounded by plastic are pulled tightly after the concrete has been poured. One cable by… Read More
Invaluable Concrete Cutting Tips
Concrete makes for an extremely hard and durable building material. That same strength poses difficulty when you have to cut through it for any reason. Most cutting methods involve breaking the concrete at the cutting point, which creates jagged cuts… Read More
Rules for Silica Dust Exposure
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed the most recent rules for curbing the negative health effects of breathing in silica dust. Those who work in an environment with the regular cutting and grinding of concrete and… Read More