Category: Industry News & Facts@

The start of a new year opens the door for countless possibilities — and, for crews everywhere, questions as to what comes next. The General Chipping crew has dug deep into online forecasts, expert opinions and industry overviews, all in an effort to better understand the coming year’s construction and concrete industry outlook. From what crews like yours can expect in terms of affordability to [...]

The fall and winter months bring cooler temperatures and crisp air, a welcome relief for outdoor crews following the summer heat. With seasonal changes, however, come new challenges. Pouring concrete in cold weather can increase the risk of mechanical issues, safety concerns and potential problems with finished concrete products. Planning ahead, preparing equipment and helping team members approach projects prepared are all critical to keeping [...]

As wild weather scenarios make headlines more and more frequently, people everywhere find themselves looking for ways to ward off potential storm damage, better protect their construction sites and position communities more safely for the road ahead. For many, that means seeking answers to questions such as “how does flooding affect concrete?” or “what could we be doing better?”  At General Chipping, we’re firm believers [...]

The concrete and cement industries play a pivotal role in our world, supporting the construction and infrastructure projects that keep communities growing, navigable and safe. Even so, their associated concrete CO2 emissions have developed into an obstacle all their own — one with potential to place the world’s environmental future at risk. In fact, it’s estimated that cement production accounts for 8% of the world’s [...]

Things are heating up (quite literally) on construction work sites, and that means it’s time to update that summer playlist to include classic songs the whole crew can get down to when the temperature rises. While crew safety should always be the top priority on site, there’s no reason not to have fun with this concrete-inspired playlist. Concrete Jungle — Bob MarleyOften covered, but never [...]