If you’ve ever been responsible for quality control of new construction or assessing the condition of existing infrastructure, you know that on-site evaluation of concrete strength can be a major challenge. Most stakeholders will prefer non-destructive and non-intrusive methods of testing in order to avoid further damage to a structure that may already be struggling […]

Remember back to simpler times when you didn’t have to worry about social media, notifications, and texting? Long gone are the days where job sites were free of distractions. Rather than just worrying about what concrete forms to use, or finishing a job on time, many workers are being negatively influenced by their cellphones. The distractions are […]

Because they don’t warp like conventional form wood material, steel and aluminum are common concrete forms for sale in the market. They both have their advantages and pitfalls. Steel is heavier to lift, but it’s stronger and more durable. Aluminum, on the other hand, is less expensive but not as a reliable. So which is the better […]

If you start a project that involves a hard, paved surface—like a sidewalk or a driveway—given you are going to use concrete forms but are you going to use concrete or cement to get the job done? To a novice builder, this may seem like a redundant question. After all, aren’t they pretty much the same thing? […]