To ensure the concrete is workable on site, most concrete contains more water than is required to simply hydrate the cement. As this concrete sets and hardens, this excess water leaves the concrete and creates a network of fine cracks and internal pores which act almos...

Standard reinforcing steel is generally not treated to withstand atmospheric weather conditions. Why? Because the steel is protected from corrosion by being immersed in concrete which is highly alkaline.

However there are some situations where the anti-corrosive protect...

The 13 storey commercial office block at 10 Valentine Street Parramatta is receiving a full refurbishment conducted by Built and Sense Projects.

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Concrete is usually reinforced using steel to prevent it from cracking and deforming under tensile strain. Reinforcing steel is effective at preventing large cracks from occurring in concrete however it is less effective at preventing micro-cracks. In situations where...

Novati Constructions and Midson Construction have opened the tender for the demolition of the existing structure at 4-8 Bridge Road Glebe and its replacement with a 6 level, 36 residential apartment building. 

A large number of trades are invited to tender including sub...

Downer was awarded Managing Contractor for the Newcastle Light Rail earlier in August and has opened expressions of interest for local businesses looking to work on the project. The project is worth $142m in the 2017 financial year according to state budget papers and...

Ready-mix concrete provides a high degree of versatility in construction however there are instances where the standard portland cement mixes alone may not yield optimal performance.

Fly ash is sometimes used as a partial cement replacement in situations where higher th...