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Whether you’re looking for information about the redi-mix concrete chipping process, are searching for safety tips to better protect your team or want to know more about general concrete information, you’ve come to the right place. Our concrete blog offers insight into everything you might want to know about chipping concrete, from how to get your concrete drum mixer up and running again and tips to keep a healthy fleet of ready mix concrete trucks running efficiently. We're also offering up helpful articles about safety and PPE, as well as industry lingo, so you're ready for whatever job comes your way. 

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Cement Silo Cleaning Plays a Meaningful Role in Maintenance Efforts

Cement silo cleaning is a first-line defense for concrete and construction companies looking to keep the tools they rely on healthy, their dry material ready for the work to come and their crews ready to roll. Even so, it’s a maintenance step many companies overlook. You see, unlike ready mix concrete trucks and central mixers […]

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Why Your Concrete Ready Mix Drum Spins (And Other Info You Should Know)

For crews who work in construction and concrete, ready mix truck drums aren’t just a tool of the trade. They’re the element that makes their very livelihood possible. For that reason, they know just about everything there is to know about that drum — how it works, the materials it mixes and the best way […]

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Looking for Concrete Chipping Work? Keep These Things in Mind.

Are you interested in heading down a new career path and digging in on concrete chipping work? That’s great! At General Chipping we might be a bit biased, but we believe chipping concrete is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Not only does it feel good to help keep concrete and construction crews […]

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What is "Chipping Concrete"? A Back-to-Basics Explainer

What is "chipping concrete"? The question might be something of a no-brainer for those who work in concrete and construction. In truth, however, the topic isn’t all that straightforward. At General Chipping, for instance, our concrete chippers come across people almost daily who have never heard of the work we do. And if we have […]

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Stand Ready During National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. Headed up by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the annual event is an opportunity for companies and individuals everywhere to assess their existing situations, pinpoint areas for potential improvement and take steps to stand better prepared for whatever the future might hold. And, as we sit in the grip […]

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Concrete Truck Capacity: How Much Can Your Drum Really Hold?

At first glance, the question of concrete truck capacity might seem pretty cut and dried. After all, when you research your available options, you’re specifically told what a given drum is rated to hold. And since many redi mix concrete trucks on the road today are rated for anywhere from eight to 11 yards of […]

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What is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?

If you’ve ever pondered the difference between cement and concrete (or wondered if there was any difference at all), rest assured you aren’t alone. For some unbeknownst reason, the two words have become interchangeable in the English language — even though they are distinctly different things. In an effort to cut back on confusion, and […]

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Accessing Concrete Chipping Help Outside Traditional Hours

Concrete chipping help plays an essential role in keeping your ready mix concrete trucks, cement silos and central mixers working as they should — and your jobs moving forward. Of course, the need for such assistance doesn't always occur when it's convenient. The General Chipping crew is dedicated to providing the support your company depends […]

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Summer Safety: Keeping Teams Protected in Hot Working Conditions

Warm weather is here again, and for crews who work outdoors, that means it’s time to start discussions surrounding summer safety. From sunburns, to dehydration and even heat stroke, warm weather presents a unique set of on-the-job hazards. By highlighting potential dangers and educating your team about the best ways to approach their work, you […]

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Company Considerations Amid the Construction Labor Shortage

As the construction labor shortage continues making headlines, companies everywhere find themselves getting creative when it comes to hiring, or simply learning to get the job done with a leaner crew. Concrete and construction teams are an industrious bunch, and even though they’re finding ways to make it work, it doesn’t mean they aren’t coming […]

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