Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects
Far and away, roundabouts are much better than stop signs and traffic lights at guiding vehicles safely through intersections. That, at least, is the conclusion of a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which concluded that roundabouts reduce injury...
Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Decorative Concrete, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete
Our Whatcom County concrete installation team occasionally gets asked questions about concrete. In no particular order, here are a few recent questions and answers. What is the difference between concrete and cement? The two terms are often conflated, but cement is...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
What’s better than walking a dirt path winding gently through rustling trees at Lake Whatcom, accompanied by the soft sounds of nearby lapping waves? Walking that same path, but on pervious concrete instead of dirt. As a walking surface, pervious concrete is hard to...
Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects
As of 2015, Washington state was home to roughly 307 roundabouts. For almost every Washingtonian, they’ve become a familiar part of our daily travel routine. But two decades ago, in 1997, the number of roundabouts in the state was… 0. It’s not just your imagination...
Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Stormwater Management
Planning a large patio in your backyard? How about a new driveway? Or maybe a small pad for you and your kids to shoot some baskets? There’s a lot to love about these ideas, but two things you don’t want are roots breaking through your new concrete or ground that’s...
Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete
Pervious concrete is being used more and more in public spaces. Its porous quality makes it a great choice of material for sidewalks, roads, and other public areas that can be dangerous if water collects on the surface. When a new roundabout at the intersection of...
