CONCRETE IS A
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Fact is, the construction world could fall apart due to low quality assurance and no quality control. A lack of due diligence on quality has the potential for serious negative impacts on budgets; defective delivery of structures; and long-term damage ... Read More

We’ll have to start by explaining what we’re doing…   Why does concrete need internal protection? Concrete is bound together by bonds of molecules (all different shapes and sizes) that form between the cement particles called CSH: Calcium-silica-hydrates. When you ... Read More

Definitely not! As long as there is uncured calcium (free lime) in the concrete there’s scope for service life to be extended. Your concrete is old? Don’t knock it down, just add life to it! There may be many more ... 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

Environmental Bad Boy When it comes to environmental sustainability, concrete gets a bad rap. It is commonly regarded as being environmentally destructive, exacerbated by its closed-loop life cycle. Cement production is allegedly responsible for 8% of global emissions, making it ... Read More

Let’s kick this one off with a generalisation. You know all generalisations are dodgy, right? The only dodgy thing about this one is it is a little simplistic. Apart from that, it captures an important truth for the concrete industry: ... Read More

Do you own or maintain a warehouse, and the concrete floor is showing signs of age? Or conversely, perhaps the building is being re-purposed. New layout? New usage? Or perhaps even converting to retail or multi-purpose space? Either way, you’ll ... Read More

So here’s the situation. You’re building an aged care complex (or maybe a hospital or laboratory) and there will be concrete floor slabs, with direct-stick flooring. Thinking this through, you will need Curing enhancement for the slabs, whether as a ... Read More

Here’s the situation. You’ve got the care of your council’s water storage and supply infrastructure, which includes many elements constructed of concrete. Concrete is extremely durable – but it doesn’t last forever. Of course, you have an ongoing maintenance program, ... Read More

So – maybe you own or maintain a factory or warehouse, and the concrete floor is showing signs of age but its fundamental purpose still exists – and you’re considering upgrading the facility. Or conversely, perhaps the building is being ... Read More

Why are we waterproofing structures in the first place? It seems obvious: whatever the structure is sheltering, we want to keep that dry. At least that’s the reason in most cases. Sometimes it might appear it doesn’t matter if the ... Read More

Construction waterproofing is a vexed subject, and has been making far too many headlines in Australasia recently.   Particular challenges are faced by basement structures, such as used for car parking, storage and utility areas. Concrete roof decks are also ... Read More