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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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New Year’s Resolutions for Concrete and Construction Companies

As people everywhere lay out plans to better themselves in the coming months, companies are setting a few New Year’s resolutions of their own. After all, the new year is the chance at a fresh start — and an opportunity to dig into operations with smarter, more targeted business practices. For companies in construction and […]

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Concrete Industry Outlook: A Glimpse at What’s to Come

As we close the door on 2021 and step into a new year, companies everywhere have their sights set on the concrete industry outlook. And if experts’ current calculations turn out to ring true, it seems concrete and construction crews have a busy time ahead of them. That’s right, many studies indicate coming growth for […]

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Emergency Assistance: Here to Help 24/7

At General Chipping, our crew takes pride in providing emergency assistance upon which our clients rely. But what exactly does that entail? (After all, “emergency assistance” means different things to different people — especially when it comes to your ready mix trucks.) For us, it’s a willingness and ability to hit the road on any […]

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Special Considerations for Concrete Pours in Cold Weather

Cold weather concrete pours require special attention. Freezing — or even near-freezing — temperatures can create safety issues surrounding the stability of the finished concrete, and for crews working in those conditions. However, there are some steps you can take to successfully set concrete in cold weather. At General Chipping, we believe the best work […]

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Concrete Burns: What You Need to Know

The general public may see freshly poured concrete and think it’s just an opportunity to “leave their mark,” but concrete pros know fresh material can cause serious concrete burns to anyone who isn’t careful. (That includes professionals and everyday citizens alike.) Here are a few things you need to know about this chemical burn danger. […]

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3 Tips for Healthier Ready Mix Truck Drums

You rely on your ready mix truck drums to help your crew carry out its work. Even better? You know the importance of regular concrete chipping. But how can you make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep those drums maintained in the meantime? We’re glad you asked. General Chipping has pulled together a […]

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Are Concrete Homes the Future of Construction?

Concrete homes have been around for decades, but they’re becoming an increasingly popular construction choice due to factors such as their energy efficiency, fire resistance and new technologies like 3D concrete printing. Globally, the use of insulated concrete forms (ICF) is the most popular way to build concrete homes. Around $815 million was spent on […]

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Protecting Concrete Construction During Hurricane Season

There are many considerations to take into account when preparing for hurricane season, including your concrete construction. Concrete buildings are designed to withstand hurricane-force winds, but is there anything else you could — or should — do to prepare your structures during storm season? Here are a few things to consider regarding concrete building maintenance […]

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Flying Debris and Other Concerns: Staying Safe in Small Spaces

As experts in the world of concrete chipping, the General Chipping crew sometimes fields questions regarding how they stay safe from flying debris and other dangers on the job. (Think about it — there isn’t much extra elbow room when you’re chipping concrete from the cramped interior of a ready-mix truck drum!) Of course, safety […]

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Three Common Problems with Concrete

As a concrete or construction pro, you’re likely familiar with all kinds of problems with concrete. And whether you’re called in to repair damaged or flaking material other companies have poured, or you’re interested in finding ways to avoid such troubles during your next job, it pays to understand the ins and outs of such […]

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