Why Proper Monitoring of Concrete Strength and Maturity is Important One of the most important things to know during a construction project is the strength…
Maximizing Efficiency on the Job SiteNot only did the construction industry lose approximately 2 million skilled construction workers during the recession between 2007 and 2011,…
Two of the main contributors to air pollution can be reduced thanks to technological advancements in the concrete industry. Learn more now.
This week, we’ve compiled our top 10 record breakers in concrete. From old to new, this list will give you an idea of the best…
Shoring. It might be the most boring part of any construction project. Hundreds of vertical supports just standing there, for weeks, doing nothing. Got the…
According to industry data, quality management for all concrete production costs about $1 per cubic yard in the U.S. Of that dollar, 75¢ represents the…
How Ancient Roman Concrete Has Survived The CenturiesResearchers have found concrete mixes from the Roman Empire prove to be the world’s longest-lasting. Modern concrete recipes…
Hilltop Companies, a lead supplier in quality ready mixed concrete, partners with Giatec to offer SmartRock® Plus to local contractors. Got the game on? Don’t…
Simply put, SmartRock® Plus is a rugged concrete maturity system, coupled with powerful reporting and data sharing capabilities, and real-time temperature monitoring. As with all…
How Recycled Tires Are Used to Reinforce ConcreteAlthough there have been cases of concrete structures lasting centuries (like the Colosseum), concrete produced today will realistically…
Who cares about concrete mix optimization? Got the game on? Don’t miss a shot with SmartRock® in hand. Move faster. Cure better. It’s game on…
You’re not alone. It’s not only in your market that testing labs produce bad results and you have to pay to defend your concrete. This…
What if there was a new technology to help you quickly, easily improve the profitability of your ready mix business? What would this “ideal” new…
In the pursuit of saving time, it becomes difficult when a project is caught up in contracts and agreements, project changes, and the many regulations…
SmartRock® Plus was originally designed for ready mix producers, however, prestressed concrete producers now also see a lot of opportunity in this technology. There are…
More Durable Concrete That Doesn’t React to SaltIt has been a known fact for engineers that road salt, used as a de-icing agent every winter…
In a typical construction project, the strength of the concrete is assumed to be the same as the strength of the cylinders cast from that…
Why would anybody need to know the strength of their concrete at any given moment on the jobsite? Got the game on? Don’t miss a…
