EDiS – Building What Matters
Concrete Cares
With concrete “which I consider the very best building material” anything can be built with the correct design and the right people. Concrete with its strength and durability will last lifetimes. Concrete can also narrow bridges children with cancer face in their lives. Concrete Cares appreciates the support from Dominic Papa and GFP Cement Contractors LLC at World of Concrete we […]
GFP Receives ABC’s 2017 National Safety Excellence Award
Dominic J. Papa receives ABC’s coveted 2017 National Safety Excellence Award. Read More >View Full Gallery >
Industry And Education: How Concrete Manufacturers Are Changing
Concrete is extremely prolific; it exists all around us, performing a vast array of functions and fulfilling many roles. Despite its reputation as a hard labor trade, the concrete industry is beginning to change; specifically, many companies are requiring their workers to go through training and certification programs to keep up with advancements in technology […]
Concrete’s Carbon Footprint Is As Big As Its Industry
The concrete industry is one of the largest in the world — it’s worth over $37 billion in the U.S. alone. Nearly every industrial field incorporates the use of concrete, from roads and highways to floors and walls. There’s no doubt about it: humanity has and continues to, benefit from its extensive use and application. […]
3 Hazards Of Concrete Manufacturing That You Should Be Aware Of
All industrial environments have risks and hazards, although some are a little bit riskier and more hazardous than others. Fortunately, OSHA is there to keep workers safe and sound, providing them with comprehensive solutions to the dangers of the job. Although we can’t protect from and prevent every health risk associated with concrete manufacturing, knowledge […]
Contractors Involved In Florida Bridge Collapse Fined For Safety Violations
Last March, Florida International University saw a deadly bridge collapse: five motorists that were driving underneath were killed, along with one worker, and five more were seriously injured. The bridge was in the midst of construction and had been “developing cracks of significant width, depth, and length at critical locations,” according to a series of […]
Concrete In The Workplace: Durable And Striking
Concrete is used more than any other manmade material in the world and the industry is worth a staggering $37 billion in America. Although we may be familiar with its traditional applications — on our vast highways and roads, strong and tall buildings, and smooth showroom floors — concrete seems to be making the leap […]
Dangote Cement In Africa Reveals New High Quality Cement BlocMaster
The concrete industry wouldn’t be anything without cement: the two words are used interchangeably, but cement is actually the main ingredient (paired with aggregates such as gravel or sand) in concrete. Though portland cement is the most commonly used type in the world, it may have a new competitor in the form of BlocMaster. Based […]
When Concrete Gets Technical: Australian University Develops 3D Concrete Printing
Concrete can last for thousands of years, its durability making it a favored choice among nations throughout the world. While the applications of concrete seem to be nearly limitless where human beings are concerned, the old ways of concrete materials procurement and logistics may be changing thanks to a university in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Jay […]