During concrete works, one detail that often goes unnoticed by non-engineers is the rebar chair. These small supports hold reinforcement bars at the correct height before and during concrete ...

Doka has released DokaXact Load and Pressure sensors, enabling real-time monitoring of the concrete pouring process. DokaXact sensors are tough, waterproof and dustproof and can be connected to the ...

Concrete crews have always relied on their ability to see the job clearly. Visual intelligence strengthens that ability by ...

Researchers from the Institute of Construction Management and Economics at Graz University of Technology have developed a prototype of a control system for concreting processes on construction sites ...

One of the most misunderstood practices on construction sites is curing concrete with water after it has been poured. To many people, it seems counterintuitive. If concrete is already made with ...

The bulk of the work for a new slab is in the excavation and form building. If you have to level a sloped site or bring in a lot of fill, hire an excavator for a day to help prepare the site. Then ...