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American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards
American Concrete Institute expands mission to focus on Global Concrete Standards The American Concrete Institute announces that its mission has been expanded to reflect its proactive approach to advo...
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50 years of concrete truck mixers from Liebherr
50 years of concrete truck mixers from Liebherr Liebherr has been producing truck mixers for concrete transport for 50 years. The product is undergoing continuous development to deliver further custom...
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Construction Lab Technician admits faking test results on mega bridge project
Construction Lab Technician admits faking test results on mega bridge project The 55km Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge and tunnel project started in 2011 and will link the three major cities of Zhuhai i...
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Concrete Canvas wins Samsung Innovation Award
Concrete Canvas wins Samsung Innovation Award Concrete Canvas was named the Samsung Innovation Award Winner at the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards gala dinner ceremony, held at the Grosvenor...
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SIKA gears up for high performance concrete reinforcing fibre production for EMEA
SIKA gears up for high performance concrete reinforcing fibre production for EMEA Sika has started producing high-performance concrete reinforcing fibre for clients in the Europe, Middle East and Afri...
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ELE introduce new technology for concrete and cement testing
ELE introduce new technology for concrete and cement testing ELE International has launched a new automatic control unit for concrete and cement testing. The ADR Touch Control Pro system brings the la...
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Eth Zurich invents technique for making an ultra-thin concrete roof
Eth Zurich invents technique for making an ultra-thin concrete roof Researchers from ETH Zurich have built a prototype of an ultra-thin, curved concrete roof using innovative digital design and fabric...
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MIT students fortify concrete by adding irradiated recycled plastic
MIT students fortify concrete by adding irradiated recycled plastic Discarded plastic bottles could one day be used to build stronger, more flexible concrete structures, from sidewalks and street barr...
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LafargeHolcim supplies eco-friendly high-performance concrete for new Mexico City Airport
LafargeHolcim supplies eco-friendly high-performance concrete for new Mexico City Airport LafargeHolcim will supply environmentally friendly, high-performance concretes for the construction of Mexico...
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BAM Nuttall and Strathclyde Uni study how bacteria can solidify soil to replace concrete
BAM Nuttall and Strathclyde Uni study how bacteria can solidify soil to replace concrete Professor Rebecca Lunn MBE of the University of Strathclyde has extended her well-established partnership with...
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Rapids bespoke mixing technology facilitates Collier Group’s entrance into concrete industry
Rapids bespoke mixing technology facilitates Collier Group’s entrance into concrete industry Rapid International Ltd based in County Armagh, Northern Ireland has supplied Collier Group of Fife, Scotla...
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MIT puts cement under microscope to make stronger and more sustainable concrete
MIT puts cement under microscope to make stronger and more sustainable concrete Cement materials, including cement paste, mortar, and concrete, are the most widely manufactured materials in the world....
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Monitor concrete temperature and maturity wirelessly with COMMAND Center for iOS App
Monitor concrete temperature and maturity wirelessly with COMMAND Center for iOS App Pavement engineering firm The Transtec Group released a wireless option for the COMMAND Center concrete temperature...
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MixIt in London expands with a fifth Rapid pan concrete mixer
MixIt in London expands with a fifth Rapid pan concrete mixer Rapid International Ltd, based in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, has recently supplied London concrete contractor, MixIt Ltd, with its f...
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GSSI introduces a handheld all-in-one GPR Concrete Inspection System
GSSI introduces a handheld all-in-one GPR Concrete Inspection System GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces the availability of a new accessory f...
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Concrete hydrodemolition technology used in Johannesburg bridge rehabilitation
Concrete hydrodemolition technology used in Johannesburg bridge rehabilitation Major structural repairs to the M1 North highway bridges over Oxford and Federation Roads in Johannesburg were recently c...
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Doka celebrates the forming of its 1,000th highrise
Doka celebrates the forming of its 1,000th highrise Competence at any height Every highrise is unique – as is the associated formwork solution. Competence is crucial for developing a custom formwork s...
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Oldcastle Precast produce post-tensioned bridge slabs for Pine Basin Bridge replacement
Oldcastle Precast produce post-tensioned bridge slabs for Pine Basin Bridge replacement Oldcastle Precast Idaho Falls teamed with Bonneville Power Administration, HK Contractors, and Bryant Greene Con...
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Doka’s Concremote concrete sensor technology crowned “Commercial Innovation of the year”
Doka’s Concremote concrete sensor technology crowned “Commercial Innovation of the year” Doka UK was awarded for the innovative concrete- sensor technology Concremote with this year...
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Volvo EC750E 75 tonne crawler excavator makes Eastern European debut
Volvo EC750E 75 tonne crawler excavator makes Eastern European debut Polish cement company, Cementownia Warta’s Volvo EC750E crawler excavator is the first of its kind in Eastern Europe, powering prod...
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Radar measurement technology brings accuracy and productivity to cement plants
Radar measurement technology brings accuracy and productivity to cement plants New radar technology offers accurate continuous level measurement in cement plants not affected by internal structural ob...
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New Rapidmix opens up a world of project opportunities for Andale Construction.
New Rapidmix opens up a world of project opportunities for Andale Construction. In conjunction with its US sales partner, Rapid International USA, Inc, Rapid has recently supplied a Rapidmix 400CW mob...
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Unusual geometry formwork delivers curves, corners and edges
Unusual geometry formwork delivers curves, corners and edges Unusual geometry and best-time progress: formworking operations 50 % faster and commissioning quantities lower on the AWO-Föhrenpark retire...
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136.8′ Super-Girders used to replace Washington’s Miles Creston Bridge
136.8′ Super-Girders used to replace Washington’s Miles Creston Bridge Lincoln County and Nicholls/Kovich Engineers specified an optimized girder shape, known as a “Super-Girder.” As part of the...
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Rapid’s Planetary Concrete Mixer gives Lagan the edge
Rapid’s Planetary Concrete Mixer gives Lagan the edge Rapid International Ltd based in Northern Ireland has recently supplied Lagan Tile with a new RP1000 Rapid Planetary Concrete Mixer. The mix...
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Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Machine
Brokk introduces powerful Brokk 500 Demolition Robot Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, introduces the new Brokk 500, which features 40 percent more demoli...
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Husqvarna new floor saw FS 7000 DL maximizes deep cutting production, reducing emissions.
Husqvarna new floor saw FS 7000 DL maximizes deep cutting production, reducing emissions. In the roadbuilding industry, new legislative and environmental demands are emerging fast. When Husqvarna star...
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Oldcastle Precast supplies 7,000 precast concrete highway slabs for highway in California
Oldcastle Precast supplies 7,000 precast concrete highway slabs for highway in California Precast concrete highway pavement slabs are increasing in popularity for use in rapid highway construction. Th...
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A Speedy Plant for a Speedy Road
A Speedy Plant for a Speedy Road CBT 60 SL Elba Plays Key Role on Russian Tollway One day, the M11 will be a high-speed Russian motorway. Today, the contractor building the road is relying on a mobile...
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Concrete and asphalt from a single source as Wirtgen machines rehabilitate Germany’s A5
Concrete and asphalt from a single source as Wirtgen machines rehabilitate Germany’s A5 These days, highways surfaced exclusively with concrete or asphalt are something of a rarity in Germany, p...
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Australian Concrete Curb Experts – this is how it’s done!
Acrobatics aren’t usually part of a tradesman’s job, but these Australian Concrete Curb Experts have found a unique way to make a perfectly smooth curb in no time at all. This video was po...
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New SP 60i Series Slipform Pavers from Wirtgen
Wirtgen’s latest slip form paver the SP 60i series replaces the SP 500 – and opens up new possibilities for contractors. Thanks to its versatility in inset and offset applications, the SP 60i se...
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German Rail approves Alstom’s concrete slab track solution for high-speed main lines
The German rail authority has approved Alstom’s concrete slab track system for both high-speed and conventional rail services. Alstom has received recognition from the Eisenbahn-Bundesamt (EBA), the G...
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