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Interesting Facts About Concrete

Concrete – we all take it for granted, yet it exists in every highway and city. It’s literally all around us. But how much do you really know about concrete? Let’s see. It’s hard. It’s heavy. It’s… well it’s usually grey. Sometimes it comes in blocks. Heavy, hard blocks that are grey. Beyond that, things probably get fuzzy. Here are …

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What’s The Difference Between Asphalt and Concrete?

There’s a long standing debate in communities across America as to which material is the best to use on their roadways and driveways: asphalt or concrete? It’s hard to give a definite answer since there are so many varying factors involved (temperature, humidity, traffic, etc.), but here’s a cheat sheet of the pros and cons of each. Photo by: dkwonsh Asphalt …

World of Concrete Tradeshow 2013

Photo by mrkathika When it comes to the best of the best in construction gatherings, nothing brings more traffic than the World of Concrete Tradeshow–and this year was no exception.  More than 50,000 professionals flocked to the Las Vegas Convention Center from February 5-8 to meet, collaborate, and network.  With more than 1,300 exhibitors and the latest and greatest in …

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Concrete Creations: Amazing Chalk Art on Cement

Las Vegas concrete is not only functional, but it’s also a perfect blank canvas for some amazingly talented artists.  Take a look at the following 3-D art from around the world that must be seen to be believed. Only viewable at certain spots, these 3-D masterpieces appear so realistic that it’s easy to forget the image is only made with …