The Madewell Concrete Products Blog
Insights & industry news from the MCP team
What’s Causing The Steel Price Increases In 2021 Within The United States?
In just over 12 months, iron ore prices have increased by over 260% from $83.50 USD/tonne in May 2020 to $219 USD/tonne in June 2021. The price increases are a result of several factors, primarily instigated by the flow-on effects of COVID-19, creating a perfect storm of high demand and low supply.
Green rebar the environmental advantages of GFRP reinforcement (over steel)
The steel industry is one of the largest producers of carbon in the world. Every tonne of steel produced emits approximately 1.83 tonnes of carbon dioxide, equating to around 7-8% of global emissions.
What’s the difference between GFRP and steel reinforcement?
With advances in materials technology, many other materials are being adopted for use in reinforced concrete in lieu of steel rebar.
6 simple ways to get the best results from your MSB Form
Here are our top 6 insider tips to help ensure you maximise the benefits of using your MSB Form.
Understanding concrete slab in construction
While its purpose is quite obvious – understanding the different types of concrete slabs, how thick they should be and the formwork needed to deliver a quality slab every time can be more complex.
How a concrete business doubled output and saw an ROI in 6 months
“It went from a $30,000 a year bill to $0 straight away, so that helped pay for itself!”, says Will.