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  Everyone loves a pair of cool and quality socks. If you are specifying, building or repairing concrete structures view this page to find out why these cool Swanky Socks are relevant to you.   Talk to one of our ... Read More

Wind is a clean source of renewable energy, with minimal operational costs once a turbine is erected. Technological advances, and production process improvements, are reducing the construction costs for wind farms. Hence the increasing number of farms around the globe. ... Read More

In the context of construction, there is sometimes a tension or conflict between the short-term cost or time constraints, and the long-term durability of the structure. ‘Cutting corners’ may achieve the immediate requirements of the contractor and the client, but compromise ... Read More

Let’s talk about … maintaining concrete bridges. Stop yawning already. This is an expensive topic. Markham adding life to concrete The Tension of Costs If you are involved in a maintenance budget you’ll be keenly aware of the tension of ... Read More

Aquron 2000 Medi+, designed to protect aged care floor slabs from contamination, has been increasingly popular in the industry. And for good reason! Markham adding life to concrete Aquron 2000 Medi+ Has minimal disruption to the construction process Never needs ... Read More

Early cracking in concrete can be defined as developing with in the first 7 days after casting or placement. It’s a common problem, so much so that it may not be given much attention in the field. It is certainly ... Read More

Is faster better? Well, high temperatures do force rapid curing. There’s no doubt everybody wants things sooner than ever before. With increasing time pressure on precast production lines and construction sites, it may be tempting to hurry the curing process. ... Read More

Does it ever strike you how many insignificant but crucial parts are involved in construction? So many construction items go unseen, unsung and unthought of once construction is complete – but if they weren’t there you’d soon miss them!   ... Read More

Are you trying to protect your marine concrete structures from corrosion and trying to reduce high maintenance costs? If you are an engineer, developer or asset manager don’t let your concrete structures suffer the same fate as many other structures ... Read More

Rooftop and podium concrete decks are used for car parks, equipment plants, and similar situations. Typically, they are exposed to all extremes of the weather. And, although concrete is inherently durable, leaving it unprotected is an invitation for premature deterioration. ... Read More

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. This includes exposed civil infrastructure such as bridges, wharves, and transport elements. Markham adding life ... Read More

You may have met Aquron 300 as a concrete waterproofing and durability admixture. And it is, of course. Aquron 300 is an advanced hydrogel technology admixture, which offers 4 protection benefits, from day 1. We’ll list those benefits later, but ... Read More

 Are you keeping up with changes in the construction industry? The construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and increasingly buildings are being designed and specified using the BIM (Building Information Modelling) format.   As a way to ... Read More