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Improve Your Concrete Craft by Integrating Color
COMMANDbatch can be integrated with Euclid Chemical’s Color-Matic G color dispensers to provide direct control of color system start and discharge commands. Graphic indicators can be added to the...
Construction's Five “C” Equation for 2019 and Beyond
The formula for break-through productivity performance and outcome assurance across the construction industry is as follows: Collaboration + Customer Experience + Communications + Certainty...
8 ½ Predictions for 2019 and Beyond
The construction industry this year will continue to be as strong as it was in 2018, according to the Dodge Outlook Report. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2019 will be $80
See the Dynamic Links in Your Supply Chain, Together
Supply chains involve a network of resources scattered across facilities, entities and projects, not just within the four walls of one company. For them to be managed properly, supply chain...
Command Alkon’s COMMANDassurance Named One of Construtech’s Top Products of 2019
Command Alkon is proud to announce that COMMANDassurance has been named one of Construtech’s Top Products of 2019. Command Alkon’s solution was chosen for this prestigious award in the...
If You Can Measure It, You Can Improve It - Featured on Constructech
COMMANDassurance has been named one of Constructech’s Top Products 2019! Check out this article that has been featured on Constructech.com.
How E&C Companies are Mining the Gold in Big Data
The engineering and construction (E&C) industry is making huge strides in harnessing big data to improve business outcomes, gain better visibility into their operations and streamline their business p
Construction Salaries Rising, but Skilled Labor Still Declining
Although salaries are on the rise in Construction, the supply of unemployed, experienced workers continues to shrink. With unemployment, so low overall, Contractors are likely to have trouble...
Quality Data for All Actors in the Supply Chain
Command Alkon’s COMMANDassurance solution helps ready mix producers and other actors in the construction supply chain gain visibility in real-time into the fresh concrete while in
Control Moisture Content of Every Batch
One of the major causes of inconsistency in batching concrete is the varying moisture content of the sand and aggregates from one batch to another. Good storage of the sand and aggregates can help..
Building Innovation in to Your Business Growth Plan
Using technology to drive innovation may be challenging for some companies. A lot of times, new technology is introduced only to improve processes, rather than for innovation purposes. The companies w
Don't Say 'Goodbye' to Working With Concrete During Frigid, Ferocious Winters - Learn How to Make it Behave in the Cold!
It’s that time of year again – the time when construction slows down due to piercing cold temperatures. In Birmingham, Alabama, the home of Command Alkon’s global HQ, the weather can be very...
Is a Pretty Front-End Important?
Some software vendors focus on delivering a friendly user interface that is an essential part of a satisfied user experience. But if the software doesn’t provide the results you need or requires...
"Technology is a Game Changer" Featured in World Cement Magazine
Digitalization is a common theme that has created a lot of chatter in the industry lately. Today, digitalization enables the automation and integration of discrete steps of a complex supply chain...
How Can Businesses in the Cement Industry Drive Higher Revenues and Compete Effectively? By Streamlining Operations
Many of us have a saying that rings true when it comes to our workflows: "time is money." A small business can achieve several financial and operational advantages from streamlining operations. You ca
To Shorten the Construction Cycle in Building Repairs, Add Shotcrete to Your Process
In any method, it’s important to accurately control the physical and chemical properties by ensuring the proper proportion of water is contained in the mix to maintain appropriate application...
NRMCA 2018 Excellence in Quality Awards
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) announced the winners of its 2018 Excellence in Quality Awards. This award is given to companies who follow or exceed quality management...
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence roared in with a wrath, leaving buildings and homes destroyed across the Carolinas, to the cost of billions. The number could grow higher as rivers continue to swell...
Stepping in to the Future With Digital Innovations
Digitalization enables the automation and integration of discrete steps of a complex supply chain. Cement producers are realizing incredible benefits by combining these digital innovations with...
If It’s Not Broken, Why Fix It? – Realizing the Room for Improvement in Bulk Material Operations