Foundation shift…

Stronger foundations through lower-emissions reinforcing steel New Zealand is building at pace. Cities are expanding, infrastructure demand is rising, and expectations around environmental performance are accelerating just as quickly. Yet beneath every building, bridge, and road lies a material that rarely gets public attention, reinforcing steel. It is invisible once poured, but its environmental impactContinue reading "Foundation shift…"

Avoiding Common Mistakes When Working with Reinforcing Steel

The post Avoiding Common Mistakes When Working with Reinforcing Steel appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforcing steel forms the backbone of concrete structures across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Despite its critical role in structural integrity, mistakes during specification, handling, or installation can compromise strength, increase costs, and create serious safety hazards on site. Whether you’re managing your first concrete pour or have years of experience, understanding common pitfalls helps […]

Ardersier Harbour rebar under investigation

The use of non-certified reinforcing steel in a major Scottish harbour project is to be investigated by industry authorities.

Seattle’s Audacious Aquarium Throws Builders Swerves, Curves, Twists and Turns

Patrick Nation describes the reinforcing steel for the main tank of the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion as a “monster” as like bending 496 tons of bars “on a golf ball." 

Rebar-tying robot slashes time on Wisconsin bridge project

The machine fastens reinforcing steel at a rate of over 1,100 bindings per hour.