The concrete industry has taken some heat lately on the issue of sustainability. Certain groups or individuals who are concerned about global warming have been critical of the concrete industry...
Having the 2022 World Cup in Qatar Will Benefit the Construction Industry
The awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar last Thursday is great news for the country’s construction industry. It...
While many industries flourish in warm climates, high temperatures and humidity also create a number of challenges for the construction industry. Hot, dry weather can lead to excessive surface...
- by Staff Writer, Concrete Thoughts, Kryton International
According to a recent report by the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) composed of Saudi Arabia,...
In my role as director of research and development in a small company, it is a constant challenge to balance short term technical needs that benefit sales in the here and now with the more strategic,...
The theme of this year’s ACI B.C. Chapter Spring Seminar was infrastructure maintenance, repair and monitoring. Held in Vancouver, the roster of guest speakers was impressive and kept to industry’s...
Big changes to the credentialing system of Canada’s green building world are coming. A new three-tiered credentialing system will be introduced across Canada and will ensure LEED professionals have...
