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Concrete is made primarily from a mixture of cement, aggregate, water and admixtures. Concrete may be cast-in-place or products may be prefabricated and delivered to a job site ready for installation. Concrete can be used in anything from pavement to planters.

Concrete is one of the most adaptable and versatile materials used in the construction industry. It can be custom-mixed to the desired compressive strength or for color application, placed in almost any type of shape or form using a variety of methods, and it can be finished to resemble masonry,...

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Tips on Estimating Concrete Costs from RSMeans

To be accurate, the estimator should carefully check all the plans and specifications for the project. Concrete often appears on drawings other than structural drawings, such as the need for equipment pads in the mechanical and electrical drawings, or curbs and sidewalks in the civil drawings.

When estimating structural concrete, pay particular attention to requirements for concrete additives, curing methods and surface treatments. Special consideration for climate conditions...

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