The construction industry, and more generally the world, is transitioning toward a more sustainable future. As concrete is among the world’s most consumed material, creating a way to focus and quantify sustainability measures has become the focus of governing bodies.
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While few spend much time thinking about concrete, it has been at the heart of civilization since before the Romans built the Pantheon. There has been much progress with the design and construction of concrete pavements including concrete pavement panels with optimized geometry.
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This project update was 20 years in the making. Learn how this homeowner used precast elements to tame the wilderness.
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The costs associated with steel are skyrocketing. Not to mention the use of traditional steel reinforcements in slab-on-ground and slab-on-deck applications can come with a list of safety issues. This leaves contractors looking for more efficient means of concrete reinforcement. Use of a synthetic fiber reinforcement allows for significant safety improvements, while also decreasing labor and […]
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FORTA announces the retirement of Daniel Biddle FORTA would like to announce the retirement of Daniel Biddle, Vice President of Sales. Dan has been a staple in not only the concrete industry, but also our hearts for the past 40 years. His impact on the use of fiber reinforcement in the industry is legendary and […]
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