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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to cement silo maintenance, experts recommend professional cleaning by a concrete chipping company every three months or so. But, is that the only time your silos require some TLC? Of course not. Just as with any important equipment or resource your company relies on, a bit of maintenance work is sometimes necessary […]
The start of a new year presents an opportunity to step back and take a look at the construction trends taking hold the world over. And for a company like ours, that takes pride in serving our friends and colleagues in construction, that’s an awful lot of fun. We’ve done a little digging to see […]
Hurricane Season kicked off on June 1, and many forecasters predict heavy activity ahead. Put simply, for those who live and work in areas vulnerable to hurricanes, it’s time to prepare for whatever lies ahead. What exactly does that entail? Among other things, it means getting the family on board with a hurricane plan, stocking […]
The COVID-19 coronavirus has changed the way companies and individuals go about daily life. The sweeping pandemic has altered how we buy groceries, kept children home from school and led non-essential businesses to close their doors. For many construction companies still at work, however, there are questions regarding how to keep equipment running safely when […]
June is National Safety Month. This annual event is an opportunity for crews everywhere to assess day-to-day operations, find areas that could be improved upon and take active measures to better protect team members and those around them. While you should always cover basic concerns such as ensuring your team is up to date on […]
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic might have many people — across many fields — working from home, but not everyone has that luxury. For individuals who work in concrete and construction, day-to-day operations are more or less business as usual. Teams are gearing up, making their way out to job sites and rolling up their sleeves […]
