The fad of 3D printing has become quite popular in the last few years. From DIY projects to 3D printed scans of people, it was only a matter of time before concrete would try to use this technology. China, Dubai, Germany, South Korea and the US have already begun to experiment with various processes and while the […]
As with any industry, concrete construction continues to find new ways in which to improve its methods as well as the materials used. In Singapore at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) – JTC Industrial Infrastructure Innovation Centre, scientists say they have created a bendable concrete that will not only bend under pressure but also will require less […]
Brace yourselves! A heat wave is coming and will be sticking around in Toronto and the local area until Saturday. It is especially important during this time for anyone working out in the field to remember to drink plenty of water and to take other precautionary measures to ensure they do not overheat. For more tips, be […]
With summer in full swing, many people are out travelling abroad to foreign countries. One such place that people may find themselves visiting is Rome but what they might not notice or even ignore is the concrete used in various ancient structures and roadways. While most concrete will yield to the elements after as little […]
The words ‘eco’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ are thrown around quite often in many industries and are seen as one of the pinnacles a product or service should aspire to be. It is no surprise then that over the years, the quest for eco-friendly concrete has ensued and continues to be a strong topic in the […]
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), has enforced load restrictions until May 1st. These load restrictions happen in the spring in order to prevent more damage from being caused to pavement due to the thaw. While load restrictions will inevitably cause delays in projects, rest assured that Groupa Concrete will continue to keep you up […]
On February 2, 2015 we packed our bags and flew out to Las Vegas. Not only did we have an awesome weekend playing with new concrete finishing tools, we also had the opportunity to learn how to make your projects more sustainable. Groupa Concrete met with several industry leading companies that allowed us to test […]
Are you a homeowner, concrete contractor, or construction enthusiast? This blog will tie together one common theme, and that’s creating sustainable projects for us all to enjoy. In 2014, we had an excellent year with many exciting and unique projects. Other homeowners and building professionals wanted to know how we completed our work and gave […]