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4 challenges for concrete precasters

Running a Precast Yard Should Not Mean Fighting Your Concrete Every Day

Precasters’ pain points For precast plant managers, especially if you operate your own batching facilities, consistency is crucial. With tight production runs and unforgiving delivery...

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Concrete marine structures are subject to extreme challenges and need protection

Waterproofing Civil Concrete Infrastructure?

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Of course, concrete will withstand water exposure. After all, concrete’s innate durability is one of the reasons the material is used so extensively in construction....

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Tunnels, Waterproofing, and Closing the Gaps

Concrete isn't the only part of the project that needs waterproofing

It’s an interesting thing – it’s comparatively simple to waterproof concrete itself. What’s not so straightforward is waterproofing air. The air between Specifically, let’s talk...

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What on earth is ‘DEF’?

A hidden threat for concrete precast elements

Don’t you love acronyms? No, us neither. However, they do have some uses, and ‘D.E.F.’ is easier to say (and spell) than Delayed Ettringite Formation....

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What does airport concrete need?

Concrete transport infrastructure deserves some special attention

Airports have a lot of concrete Air transport has bounced back post-COVID and remains a crucial part of freight and resource logistics, and for public...

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Problem-news

Problem Concrete

What goes wrong? and can we fix it?

It’s a dreaded ‘n’ word on any construction site or precast yard … non-conformance! We can’t touch on all the negative possibilities! Human error plays...

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Rail-news

Concrete Rail Infrastructure Needs Protection!

Protection against environmental and operational challenges

Rail transport remains a crucial part of freight and resource logistics, and for public transport. And rail infrastructure includes an impressive amount of concrete. Markham...

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Production Schedules Getting Tighter?

Time saving for civil infrastructure construction

You’ve noticed? Production schedules aren’t slacking off. Seems like we’re all running faster than ever to make up time. Markham saving the world one concrete...

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Curing Precast Concrete?

What could possibly go wrong?

No doubt you know that high-quality curing actually helps concrete last longer. You’re probably very conscious of high-pressure timeframes and stringent budgets. Challenges for the...

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Early Cracking in Precast! Why is it a Problem? Can we Stop it?

And besides , Why does this keep happening?

For Starters, Define Early Cracking Early cracking in concrete, including precast elements, can be defined as developing within the first 7 days after casting or...

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