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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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    Some greenery is poking out over the concrete balcony of the Vancouver downtown library, which is surrounded by other buildings.

    Sustainable Architecture and Concrete: Why They Can Work Well Together

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Sustainable architecture and concrete are not always considered compatible. After all, the production of concrete is known as the cause...

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    A panoramic view of a modern city shows multiple buildings surrounded by a vibrant green forest as the sun rises over a bright blue sky.

    Lower Your Concrete Carbon Footprint with These 4 Innovative Methods

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    As great as it can be for construction, concrete often comes with a hefty carbon footprint. However, if you saw...

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    A vast ocean sits before numerous homes on a Hawaiian island that have had floodproofing.

    A Guide to Hawaiian Floodproofing: How to Meet FEMA Standards

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    If you’re new to construction projects in the Hawaiian region, then you’ll need to become familiar with floodproofing to ensure...

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    A construction worker is doing cold weather concreting by pouring concrete in winter.

    7 Cold Weather Concreting Questions You Should Consider

    Written by: Rasmus Uhre

    The weather conditions at a jobsite are ever-changing. As a result, the construction work within its borders might experience hot...

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    A haunted house sits in-between several barren trees.

    Haunted House Construction: Add a Boo-st of Fun to Your Work

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Thinking of trying your hand at haunted house construction? At this time of year, it’s probably hard not to! After...

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    A waterproofing membrane is attached to a concrete wall.

    Waterproofing Membranes: Should You Use Them?

    Written by: Johnny Nassif

    Waterproofing membranes are commonly used to protect structures against hydrostatic pressure. The idea behind them is simple. They keep the...

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    An orange tabby is sitting in a toolbox and wearing a Kryton hard hat in order to work on some pet-friendly construction

    Your Pet-Friendly Construction Guide: How to Build the Purrfect Place

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    It’s National Pet Insurance Month in North America, so to celebrate, we’re sharing our thoughts on pet-friendly construction. After all,...

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    Low-carbon concrete surrounds a single lean and vibrantly green tree.

    Why You Need Low-Carbon Concrete (and How We Can Help)

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    Lately, more and more companies in the concrete industry are starting to come out with their own low-carbon concrete mixes....

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