Executive Summary. There are some basics to concrete formwork takeoff whether you’re doing residential flatwork, a 40-story condominium tower, or a $500 million wastewater treatment plant. Start here with learning just the basics of concrete takeoff. First, a quickie...
Executive Summary Knowing how to read a concrete mix design is helpful for the project management team: from project manager to foreman. Here are some basics. What is concrete? Concrete is arguably the most common construction material used on the globe. It is a...
Executive Summary: Defining concrete and cement. The common misconception. Once a month or so it seems I’m watching the news or listening to the radio and I hear about the guy who fell on the “cement sidewalk” or crashed into the “cement wall” with his truck. It’s...
Just a quickie on formwork pressures. One of my foremen once asked me if we needed more form ties in a 24″ thick wall versus a 12″ thick wall. That answer is “no”. Concrete, when being placed, is liquid. Just like water. And as all carpenters know, form ties are...
Executive Summary. A major milestone to a building project is its “topping out”. This can be the beginning of losing a great project, so when you get there make sure to keep your foot on the accelerator!...
Executive Summary. Collecting data from a construction jobsite can serve many purposes, and all of them very beneficial. Uses such as claim defense, quality assurance, and company improvement are just a few. You have no excuse not to gather this data – it’s easy!...
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