Concrete parking lots may not be the most inspiring thing in the world but they do the job of providing accessibility, reliability, long-lasting appeal for your property. Concrete parking lots make good economic sense for building owners, local store owner or property managers. Though most parking lots today are paved with asphalt, but advances in equipment and the rising cost of asphalt have made concrete highly competitive, even on a first cost basis. Besides there are other advantages of concrete, particularly when you take into account the long term life-cycle costs. Continue reading →

Benefits Of Using Pervious Concrete

Structural damage and environmental problems are often caused by water accumulating in one area after rainfall. Using pervious concrete as construction material for exterior paving projects and in driveways, or sidewalks can help mitigate storm water concerns. This is a credible solution to eliminate the requirement for retention basins too. Continue reading →

The Roman Empire started using concrete about 2000 years ago. It was used in monuments such as the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome, which has survived for centuries. Surprised? Not really. After all concrete is the material of choice in wharves, breakwaters and other harbor structures. We all know that concrete structures are meant to last a lifetime. Usually concrete structures have a design life of 50 or 100 years.

While concrete is highly durable, you will want to do everything you can to stop the premature deterioration of concrete structures. Here’s how: Continue reading →

If you are making improvements to your home with concrete or hardscapes, then you are adding enduring value to your property. Beautiful concrete walkways, strong retaining wall and gorgeous concrete paver patios, as an extension of your home, leave a lasting impression, But it needs planning, as well as hard work during installation.

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Innovation encourages economic growth and development in every industry. Advances in technology and manufacturing promote the use of concrete and cement-based products in the construction world. Concrete continues to provide solutions for issues facing people and communities everywhere. Experimentation in the architectural merits of concrete continues to drive innovation in building design, in both the residential and commercial space. Anyone who has seen the new Len Lye building in New Plymouth will vouch for that. Here are some innovations in concrete that are taking the world by storm and changing the way we build with concrete.  Continue reading →