In comprehensive investigations and weathering tests conducted over the years, iron oxide pigments have demonstrated their suitability for use in various concrete construction materials. Their use in...

At the end of April, the Lokeren-based (Belgium) software company i-Theses completed the acquisition of its sector peer Kresoft Systems from Buggenhout. Both companies develop ERP solutions for...

The innovation made by Nevoga consists of a system solution for the assembly of double walls and solid walls by means of HWD-Plus with Multi-Monti-plus SSK 16 x 130 system screw as well as with corner...

Processing reinforcement highly efficiently and transporting it to the right position – Rekers Betonwerk achieves this goal in a fully automated process using modern machines, robots, and customized...

The coloration of concrete surfaces is a primary architectural feature. This paper investigates and quantitatively evaluates the influences of hydration and water content on the resulting color of...

According to the company‘s own information, Combilift is the world‘s largest manufacturer of multi-directional forklift trucks and is regarded the leading supplier of solutions for the handling of...

GSS NV – the Belgian manufacturer based in Mol – offers solutions that make the casting of floors on construction sites faster, easier and safer. The Gilbert Steel Solutions company, which was founded...

Using lightweight granular materials in infra-lightweight concrete appears to be promising for reducing its environmental footprint and thus enabling energy-efficient and sustainable construction....

In 2022, the course of the Omnicon Group was set towards the future. A fire damage in the previous year gave the go-ahead for a complete reconstruction. This took place at the location in the Danish...

Exploding construction material prices, scarcity of building materials, shortage of skilled labor and high inflation – the uncertain situation worldwide makes an accurate economic forecast for the...

Innovation in harmony with nature has always been the guideline of the AHE corporate group. Now, the manufacturer of concrete products from Rinteln, on the Weser River in the state of Lower Saxony,...

The visit by Carsten Hasch, CEO of the curbstone specialist Profilbeton from the German federal state of Hesse, to the BFT Technical Forum for Mixing Technology in Borussia Park, in Mönchengladbach in...

The 28th annual conference of the International Prestressed Hollowcore Association (IPHA) took place at the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, Northern Ireland, from 23rd to 26th May. IPHA is a diverse...

In the previous BFT issue 06/2024, the first part of applications for the 2024 Innovation Prize of the Supplier Industry for Concrete Components awarded during the 68th BetonTage was published. This...

Today, saving of energy has become an essential part of our everyday life across all areas. This is especially also true for the concrete industry. The climate footprint is large; approx. 8% of the...

An eye-catcher on the construction site that makes work absolutely easier. This is how the innovations of Primo GmbH can be described. Now, some of the established products have got an upgrade and...