For Construction Pros

Water Reducers: Where did they come from?

The way to reduce water content in a concrete mix, without sacrificing workability, is through the use of water-reducing admixtures. Water reducers and superplasticizers, among other concrete ...
Business Wire

Technology Must Play Vital Role as Cement and Concrete Industries Address Rising Challenge of Water Scarcity, According to New White Paper

PISCATAWAY, N.J.-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--As the global cement industry mobilizes to address the mounting challenge of water scarcity, a new white paper from Solidia Technologies ®, a cement and concrete ...
VentureBeat

Solidia Technologies White Paper on Water Use by Global Cement and Concrete Industry Finds Potential Savings of 2 Billion Tons of Water Per Year

New CO2-curing technology reduces water consumption by up to 80%, CO2 emissions by up to 70%, and curing time to one day PISCATAWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 24, 2014– A white paper on water use in ...
New Atlas

Durable concrete uses graphene particles to fend off water and cracks

As scientists work to shore up the strength and durability of concrete, it mightn't come as a huge surprise that the wonder material graphene is proving to be a promising additive. As the world's ...