Adobe Stock/Hoda Bogdan Q.:I recently poured a 30x50-foot pad that has cracked very badly. The pad had no rebar and no expansion joints. Expansion joints have been added since. My question is, can I p···

Q: How soon can forms be stripped? We want to re-use our forms the next day if possible.A:Forms can be stripped when the concrete is strong enough to support its weight and the weight of any loads tha···

Certificates of insurance (COI) play a critical role in helping contractors optimize risk management, especially when working with subcontractors. If these documents are not properly obtained, reviewe···

Adobe Stock/PeangdaoAlthough on larger projects iron-workers will place the reinforcing steel, most contractors place some reinforcement. Getting it in the right place and keeping it there during conc···

Adobe Stock / 安琦 王Q.:I’ve recently moved my contracting business to the South. Concrete finishers here tell me that a slab poured outside on a hot day won’t cure properly unless it’s kept wet. T···