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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. Thus, there is a need for a new solution to achieve a more reliable result that exceeds expectations.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

Construction Specifier

While there is too much variability to define specific or typical values in flatness change over time, it is not uncommon for concrete to undergo these changes over a period of six to 12 months after placement. Assigning the “fault” is difficult and unforeseen costs and scope durations escalate as a result. and Canada.