As the concrete industry worldwide looks to make net-zero-carbon concrete possible by 2050 and net-zero construction itself becomes more popular, another question might come to mind. What about Passive House construction? Isn’t it a way to reach sustainable construction too? What’s the difference between Passive House and net-zero construction? And…

With all this industry focus on sustainable construction, there’s now a greater need to find construction materials that can contribute. After all, AEC professionals want to ensure their structures last as long as possible with the smallest carbon footprint. Of course, not all products are capable of helping them reach…

Nowadays, it’s more important than ever that contractors keep a close eye on their concrete’s development. After all, material delivery lead times are double or more than what they used to be before the pandemic. And the cost of materials is still relatively volatile. So if anything goes wrong during…

Like many in the construction industry, you’d probably love it if net-zero-carbon concrete were available right now. After all, it’s touted as a way to help satisfy the demand for better sustainability and fewer CO₂ emissions from construction. …

Many people in the concrete industry still think that high strength cures all. This is, unfortunately, not true. High-performance concrete is certainly a tempting solution for increasing your concrete’s abrasion resistance. After all, its high compressive strength does make it tough and durable against abrasion. And it’s not even that…

Every year, contractors all over are looking to improve their concrete building practices. For many this past year, that has likely meant fine-tuning their logistics to adapt to the global shipping crisis. …

Building sustainably: there are many ways to go about it. (We’ve even discussed some ourselves right here on this blog!) But naturally, you might wonder which way is best for you. If you’re in the concrete industry, it might feel especially critical now. After all, many professional organizations within the…

No matter your experience with waterproofing membrane failure, waterproofing breaches are not so easy to spot. In fact, according to one article in The Construction Specifier, the most minor-looking of leaks could be a sign. Depending on where and how the waterproofing was installed, that can lead to costly excavation…

Last time in this interview series, we looked at just how effective Hard-Cem® is as a solution for increasing concrete abrasion resistance. (For a recap, take a look at our first part and second part in this interview series!) Unlike conventional surface-applied products, Hard-Cem has a worry-free application process. And…