InSite Cellular Remote is a new solution intended to make concrete monitoring simpler, more accessible, and highly reliable. The device prioritizes the essential features construction teams value most, product engineers note: Ease of use, dependable data access, and extended battery life. InSite Cellular Remote likewise addresses common pain points with a plug-and-play setup that enables rapid deployment on job sites.…
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Cold weather diesel treatment
Bio-Power Winter Diesel Fuel Conditioner is engineered to boost performance and support cold weather operation for diesel engines. It improves fuel economy and power while keeping engines in “like new” condition to reduce maintenance costs and downtime, product engineers contend. When subjected to Cummins L10 and N14 test methods and compared against a control, the conditioner was found to increase…
Read MoreRugged Android phone
The DuraForce PRO 3 Android smartphone, well suited to construction environments, has premiered at Verizon stores. It ensures reliable communications with 5G speeds and Wi-Fi 6E connection, coupled with features protecting against drops, dust, spills, and hazardous materials. The DuraForce PRO 3 offers construction users a removable and replaceable rugged battery (4270mAh lithium polymer) with a slide-lock to prevent unintended…
Read MoreOutrigger stabilization
Company offers three principal solutions to augment concrete contractor safety and productivity. The SteelTech Dunnage System combines the strength of steel with an engineered thermoplastic material, ensuring optimal concrete pump stability and load distribution. System’s interlocking design enables easy storage and setup by one crew member. Available in two sizes, SteelTech supports outrigger floats up to 21 inches, with rated…
Read MoreSilane water repellent
Company’s newest concrete surface treatment, MCI-2019 X, is a 40 percent silane penetrating water repellent minus the typical Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors of the MCI-2019 offering. The absence of the MCI affords some contractors more options to adapt to specific project budgets and parameters. MCI-2019 X provides water repellency by chemically reacting with the alkaline environment of concrete and creating a…
Read MoreBCMI expands ProPilot AI capabilities to empower producers
BCMI, developer of cloud-based, mobile applications for the concrete and construction materials industry, has once again expanded its suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools with a time-saving AI agent. The ProPilot AI Agent monitors hundreds and thousands of producers’ business-critical records in the BCMI Platform, communicates with API endpoints and calculates the information you need in an instant. BCMI is…
Read MoreANSI/ISEA 100 Standard for Industrial Bump Caps spawns PPE innovation
With workplace head injuries sidelining tens of thousands of workers each year, the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) approval of the new ANSI/ISEA 100-2024 Industrial Bump Cap Standard marks an important moment for safety professionals across industries, according to Minnesota-based personal protective equipment (PPE) specialist Ergodyne. The measure establishes a consistent guideline for classification, test procedures, and performance requirements for…
Read MoreChryso Next Generation Activator raises Type IL cement performance
Chryso North America has formulated a portland cement clinker + limestone grinding aid to address the higher water demand, lower compressive strength, plastic shrinkage and variable set times that concrete practitioners report when using Type IL in lieu of traditional ASTM C150 Type I/II binder. The EnviroAdd Next Generation Activator is introduced as a liquid in vertical or horizontal grinding…
Read MoreClimate Earth EPD platform factors ACI 323, Tarantula Curve practice
The forerunner in environmental product declaration development tools for ready mixed and manufactured concrete producers kicked off 2025 with a major EPD Information Management System update. Climate Earth has programmed new features into EPD Advantage Pro, led by Tarantula Curve Mix Optimization and ACI 323 Low-Carbon Concrete Code analytics. The company’s flagship program leverages a new, advanced cloud-based architecture to…
Read MoreKrystol Waterproofing Admixtures impart durability in concrete structures
Recent University of Ottawa research demonstrates the effectiveness of Kryton International’s hydrophilic waterproofing products in critical conditions, including those where concrete mix designs must account for the risk of alkali-silica reaction (ASR) due to the presence of highly reactive aggregates. The four-year study investigates the performance of mix designs containing reactive aggregates, designated TX and SPH, along with Kryton’s products…
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