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A hand is holding a magnifying glass up to the location of a construction worksite with two cranes, looking for what ASR might be.

What Is ASR and How Do I Avoid It?

Written by: Kevin Yuers

ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes it to crack and deteriorate. It happens when concrete is made using certain aggregates that are...

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    Field Notes: Why Climate Factors Are Key to the Success of Concrete Construction

    Written by: Doug Adam

    Last time on “Field Notes,” we took a look at the top three factors that affect the selection of concrete...

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    A construction worker is holding a bag of KIM and getting ready to throw it into the ready-mix truck.

    3 Reasons Why KIM Stands Out from Other Crystalline Waterproofing Admixtures

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    When specifying waterproofing solutions for concrete construction projects, some may think that it comes down to two choices: external membranes...

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  • Concrete Best Practices General Concrete Practices Sustainable Construction
    A sign viewed from its side says "Road Closed" in snowy weather next to traffic cones, a frozen road, pedestrians walking by, and a bus arriving.

    Freeze-Thaw Resistance Is Key to Resilient Road Infrastructure

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Whether you’re driving, biking, or even just walking somewhere, roads shape your experience. When well-built and properly maintained, they provide...

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    Field Notes: The Top 3 Factors That Affect the Selection of Concrete Waterproofing

    Written by: Doug Adam

    No matter what on-site obstacles you might face with concrete construction, there’s no better way to overcome them than through...

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    Under a dark starry sky, a white concrete haunted house with a black roof rests next to a tree.

    Giving Haunted Houses a Sustainably Spooky Concrete Makeover

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    It’s that time of year again! Kids are planning to go out trick-or-treating, and plenty of adults are looking for...

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    Three pieces of petalite sit against a dark rocky background.

    What a Shortage of Lithium Will Mean for ASR Mitigation

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    This past year, dealing with a shortage of lithium has become a very real worldwide obstacle. The cause of which...

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  • Concrete Best Practices General Concrete Practices Sustainable Construction
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    How Concrete Construction Can Provide Circular Economy Solutions

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    While increasing the sustainability of concrete has understandably been a key focus for the construction industry, it’s not the only...

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    A worker in a forklift is loading packed goods onto shelves in a packed warehouse that's been designed with warehouse optimization in mind.

    4 Key Warehouse Optimization Tips for Building a Better Business

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Ever since the pandemic, there’s been an increase in demand for warehousing around the world. That was especially the case...

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