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8 Typical Mixing Errors and How to Prevent Them

8 Typical Mixing Errors and How to Prevent Them

Mixing jobs are a big part of the daily work on construction sites and improperly mixed concrete can create unacceptable or substandard results. This often leads to construction damages and/or additional costs. It’s the right mixture that matters....

Hot Weather Concreting: Understand the Risks

Hot Weather Concreting: Understand the Risks

  Hot weather concreting is a risk. The combination of high temperatures, wind and low humidity create an unfavourable environment for proper curing. By placing concrete in the heat you run the risk of cracking, crazing, surface crusting and...

Creating Hygienic Concrete for Health Sensitive Environments

Creating Hygienic Concrete for Health Sensitive Environments

  Maintaining a sterile environment is imperative in areas such as hospitals, aged-care and childcare facilities. We focus on keeping exposed surfaces clean; however, we don’t often consider what is happening below flooring coverings and within...

Understanding Relative Humidity in Concrete

Understanding Relative Humidity in Concrete

  Here is an article from our distribution partner Giatec on relative humidity for use with the BlueRock sensors.  Relative humidity (RH) is often mistaken for moisture; however, these are two completely separate terms. Moisture content...

What Is Concrete Maturity?

What Is Concrete Maturity?

Maturity is a non-destructive approach to concrete testing which allows you to estimate in real time the early-age and compressive strength of in-place concrete. Using the maturity method, many projects greatly improve their schedule because it...