Month: May 2023

Concrete Supply Plus May Week #4

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How a Contractor Effectively Managed Cement Shortages for a Project for Tech Giant Meta

The ongoing cement shortage continues to be a major pain point for many firms in the concrete construction industry, but having hard conversations early on can set your project up for success, according to one contractor.

Keila Lombardozzi, a superintendent with Arizona-based DCR Construction, said the cement shortage and the challenges it poses can be a touchy subject in the industry.

“No one likes to talk about it, but have the conservation (with all parties) and have it early, as soon as possible, so that you can have an effective gameplan because this is a reality,” she said while addressing the topic at ACI’s Concrete Convention in San Francisco in early April. “This particular challenge isn’t unique.” https://constructionext.com/commercial-residential/how-contractor-effectively-managed-cement-shortages-project-tech-giant-meta

How to Get Paid for Every Change Order

Change orders are common in construction projects, but many contractors don’t charge clients for all changes or their related costs. Timothy Faller, a Maryland remodeler turned consultant, said during an educational session at the International Builders’ Show recently there are seven big mistakes construction companies make regarding change orders and provided solutions for how to get paid for all of them. https://constructionext.com/commercial-residential/how-get-paid-every-change-order?

CONFAST concrete wedge anchors’ design allows them to anchor fixtures into concrete. Concrete wedge anchors work by inserting them into a hole drilled into concrete. The concrete wedge anchor is then expanded, wedging itself securely in the concrete. USES • CONFAST® wedge anchors are designed to be used in solid concrete. • They should never be used in CMU block or brick base material. • Available in a wide range of diameters ranging from 1/4″ to 1-1/4″. The anchor lengths, which depend on the diameter, are from 1-3/4″ to 12″. • CONFAST® wedge anchors are packaged with the proper size and quantities of nuts and washers. • Hole size to be drilled in the concrete is equal to the diameter of CONFAST® wedge anchor being installed. • Available in zinc plated carbon steel for indoor dry applications, hot-dipped galvanized for moist outdoor applications, 304 stainless steel for wet outdoor applications and 316 stainless steel for use in caustic environment. • All sizes are in stock, and will ship from our Cleveland, Ohio warehouse the same day that the order is received.To order today: https://www.confast.com/products-wedge/

TOMAHAWK 1.6 HP Honda Gas Vibrating Concrete Power Screed Motor with 4ft Aluminum Magnesium Board Straight Edge Bar Set and 360° Handles with GX35 Honda Engine https://www.amazon.com/TOMAHAWK-Vibrating-Concrete-Power-Magnesium/dp/B08FBPBC5P/ref=sxbs_sbv_search_btf?

Concrete Supply Plus May week #3

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened $848 million in funding for the first round of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program. https://www.masstransitmag.com/management/press-release/53058244/us-department-of-transportation-dot-fhwa-opens-848-million-in-funding-for-protect-grant-program

Be recognized as a BEST contractor
Are you one of those employers who:Brings excitement to the workforceHelps to build and maintain relationships in your crewAims to increase job satisfactionInspires workers to put their skills to the testIf the answer is yes, your company should submit an application for the Best Contractors to Work for in Construction award.

To be named a Best Contractor, a company must demonstrate their dedication to their employees, showing that people are their most important asset. A company’s commitment to its workforce gains the loyalty of the employees, boosting productivity and leading to less turnover. And having the reputation of a company that people want to work for attracts more applicants!

Register your company by July 7 for a chance to be acknowledged as one of the 2023 Best Contractors to Work for in Construction – completing the application process online is FREE. Selected companies will gain industry recognition and will have a unique advantage in attracting candidates. https://bestcompaniesgroup.com/best-contractors-to-work-for-in-construction

The split drive anchor is a one-piece pre-expanded expansion anchor made of carbon steel. It’s designed for use in a solid base material like concrete. It’s best used in in dry, interior, non-corrosive environments. The drive anchor is used to permanently fasten. The only ways to remove the object fastened is to cut off the head of the anchor, destroy the object being fastened, or pull the anchor out to concrete failure. Once installed, this anchor is tamper resistant. Learn more https://youtu.be/h4bXizvLAHU

Order online: https://www.confast.com/products-split-drive/

How to Incorporate Cracks Into Concrete Floor Designs

The most common objection to concrete floors is the potential for cracking due to settlement or shrinkage. However, not all cracks in concrete are serious enough to require repair. As long as they’re not creating structural problems, the cracks in a floor can be an asset to the design, adding to the character and rustic nature of the concrete. In some cases, you can even turn the cracks into a natural-looking flagstone pattern. Instead of cringing at cracks, take a look at these ideas for incorporating them into an appealing floor design. https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/stenciling_concrete/

Concrete Supply Plus May Week #2

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$260 million computer and data facility is being built at University of Wisconsin-Madison

The 350,000-square-foot building for the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

https://www.asumag.com/planning-design/new-construction/article/21264466/260-million-computer-and-data-facility-is-being-built-at-university-of-wisconsinmadison

Construction humor for the week…

CONFAST provides its customers with quick delivery, no matter the order size. Whether an order is one box or an entire, your order will leave our warehouse on the same business day that it is received.from a fully stocked warehouse in Cleveland, Ohio. Free, same-day shipping is available by ordering at www.confast.com, followed by product delivery within 1-3 days.
CONFAST ships to satisfied customers in all 50 states, as well as to our international business partners around the world. https://www.confast.com/

Ready for Rail: A Look at 2023’s Big Projects

Following a dip in activity due to the pandemic and other delays, 2023 may serve as a ramp up to a flood of new projects coming online during the next few years. https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/article/53056323/ready-for-rail-a-look-at-2023s-big-projects

Concrete Supply Plus Week May #1

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EucoFloor 404 renews New York tipping floor

See how Euclid Chemical’s EucoFloor 404 can give new life to old tipping floor in a waste facility.

https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/news/eucofloor-404-renews-new-york-tipping-floor-euclid-chemical

CONSTRUCTION BEGAN FOR EUROPE’S LARGEST 3D-PRINTED BUILDING 

Dubbed Germany’s city of science, Heidelberg will soon host the largest 3D-printed building in Europe — a cloud & data center for Heidelberg IT Management. Construction for this groundbreaking project kickstarted on March 31, 2023, and is expected to complete by the end of July 2023https://www.designboom.com/architecture/europes-largest-3d-printed-building-to-complete-in-heidelberg-it-server-hotel-germany-05-18-2023/

Installation Instructions for the Concrete Wedge Installing wedge anchors can be completed in five easy steps. Wedge anchors can be used in solid concrete applications, are best suited for light to heavy-duty fastening purposes, are available in diameters from 1/4″ up to 1-1/4″, and are available in standard zinc plated, hot dipped galvanized and stainless steel. To determine the minimum anchor length for your application, simply add the material thickness to the minimum embedment and add the thickness of the nut & washer. Learn how to install wedge anchors on our YouTube channel:

https://www.confast.com/products-confast/


DRY POURING A CONCRETE SLAB: IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

Here’s a look at how dry pouring is done and why it should be avoided…Dump bags of prepackaged concrete mix directly onto a prepared subgrade, spray down with water, and voila: Your own DIY concrete slab. This unconventional concrete placement technique, which is trending on YouTube and other social media platforms, is being touted as an easy, time-saving alternative to the typical method of mixing the concrete with water beforehand. But as with most shortcuts, if it sounds too good to be true, it is.

https://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/dry-pour.html