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How to form and pour a concrete slab

In most cases, you’ll measure from the lot line to position the slab parallel to it. Start to prepare the site for concrete ...
Concrete is the unsung hero of residential construction. From driveways and sidewalks to patios and, most importantly, ...
Architectural concrete as we know it today was invented in the 19th century. It reached new heights in the U.S. after World War II when mid-century modernism was in vogue, following in the footsteps ...
Concrete is one of the most user-friendly building materials around. It’s durable and inexpensive, yet can be made amazingly attractive with today’s new concrete finishes. Learn how to pour a concrete ...
Swedish Hospital and Medical Office Building, Issaquah, Wash., is a 600,000-sf campus developed by Hammes Company, with architect Collins Woerman and contractor Sellen Construction leading the ...
A successful project starts during the bidding process. Defining the Request for Proposal (RFP) with a clear vision of the scope of work, job site conditions and work restrictions will go far in ...
For those who attend each year, the World of Concrete event is more than just another trade show. It's a check on the pulse ...
Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...