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    A yellow line in the middle divides two construction images, with the image on the left being a crane moving mass timber towards a wood structure and the image on the right being a crane moving a precast concrete slab toward a concrete structure.

    Mass Timber vs Concrete: Which Building Material Is Right for Your Project?

    Written by: Maggie Clark

    While many in the construction industry are aiming for net-zero-carbon concrete by 2050, another trend in sustainable building has also...

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    A young woman is sitting in a circular concrete opening and looking out at mountains.

    How Concrete Construction Can Provide Circular Economy Solutions

    Written by: Maggie Clark

    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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    Concrete Abrasion Resistance: The Bad, the Good, and the Better

    Concrete Abrasion Resistance: The Bad, the Good, and the Better (Interview Part 1)

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    When it comes to getting a durable concrete slab, a critical part of it involves keeping the concrete resistant to...

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    A construction worker is adding Hard-Cem into his concrete mix during batching.

    Concrete Hardening with Hard-Cem®: Frequently Asked Questions

    Written by: Kryton Marketing

    No matter where you are in the construction industry, you want the structures you work with to last. After all,...

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    A comparison between concrete with and concrete without Hard-Cem shows that the concrete with Hard-Cem is smoother.

    Convert Your Concrete Slab from a Maintenance Liability to an Asset

    Written by: Maggie Clark

    When you think of concrete, it’s likely not long before you’re thinking about its durability. It’s one of the more...

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  • Concrete Best Practices Sustainable Construction
    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: Maggie Clark

    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 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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  • General Concrete Practices
    A haunted house sits in-between several barren trees.

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

    Written by: Maggie Clark

    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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