On Friday October 21, 2016 our team at Groupa Concrete attended the annual Diamonds and Pearls fundraiser for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Not only was it the 30th anniversary of the Gala itself but it was also the 40th anniversary of the Foundation’s existence. The Gala’s aim this year was to raise funds for a new CT Scanner for […]
You may recognize the steel bars or mesh of steel wires that are used in concrete at construction sites but might not be sure what their purpose is. This is rebar which is short for reinforcing bar, and is also known as reinforcing steel or reinforcement steel. The use of rebar in construction came about in the […]
A bike lane in Warsaw Poland has just opened up new possibilities for the future of concrete construction and home design. TPA Instytut Badan Technicznych in Pruszkow unveiled their solar powered bike lane last week near Lidzbark Warminski in the Mazury region. The synthetic material uses particles called luminophores that absorb solar energy during the day and are then […]
Artificial coral reefs have been around a long time now but their history has not always been glamorous due to the materials involved. This however has not deterred people from continuing to try. In 2013 Phil Saye, the owner of Dive Grenada, decided to do something about the decline of coral around the beaches close to […]
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 […]
Glass panel railing systems can create a modern look to your patio or deck while opening view and space. While glass deck railings are visually appealing and durable, it is not always a match for every outdoor living space. It is important therefore to examine the pros and cons of installing a glass deck railing. […]
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 […]
As many people drive by in construction zones, it seems that concrete work is underway almost all year round. In fact, many will jokingly say that Canada has only two seasons; winter and construction, but the truth is that it is far more complicated than that. In today’s blog, we will be taking a look […]