world of concrete

The Construction Industry On Tour

by Ed Truxal, BN Products-USA™ Are the big tradeshows still big? Why we’re all-in, and refreshed with optimism BN Products-USA™ is wrapping a fast-paced winter tradeshow season this week at the massive, triennial CONEXPO CON/AGG 2023 show, widely known as the largest construction industry trade show in the western hemisphere.  With over 100,000 attendees forecast, Read more…

Working with Pervious Concrete

What Pervious Concrete Is and Is Used For Pervious concrete is concrete that dries porous. The sieve-like effect of pervious concrete allows water, sand and clay to seep into the ground below. An effect of mix ratios and finishing techniques, the purpose of the pervious concrete is to allow water to seep into the ground Read more…

What is the Importance of a Reinforced Concrete Slab?

With few exceptions, concrete slabs need to be reinforced with either rebar or re-mesh. Concrete has exceptional compressive strength. However, in relation to its compressive strength, concrete has weak tensile strength. That is to say, it is very difficult to crush concrete. It is much easier, on the other hand, to pull it apart. Compressive Read more…

Our Hydro Hoe Wins Most Innovative Product Award!

We are very proud to announce that BN Products’ BNHH-50 Hydro Hoe has been honored with the prestigious 2014 Most Innovative Products (MIP) Award at World of Concrete 2014! The Hydro Hoe was chosen by a panel of experts from the industry, including the editors of  Concrete Construction, Masonry Construction, and The Concrete Producer because of its Read more…