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May 29, 2026 11:00:00 AM

The Concrete Podcast Ep 6: A.J. Rodriguez on Concrete Everything, Finisher Voices, and Building Community
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May 21, 2026 10:24:53 AM

The Concrete Podcast Ep 5: Chris Wolf on Type 1L Cement, Surface Area, and the New Rules of Concrete
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May 12, 2026 4:09:43 PM

The Concrete Podcast Ep 4: Chris Wolf on Why Water Is the Why
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Apr 20, 2026 10:27:32 AM

The Concrete Podcast Ep 3: Thoutt on 3rd Gen Finishers and Innovation
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Apr 6, 2026 10:56:17 AM

Jim Render Discusses Key Issues in the Concrete Industry and the Importance of Aggregate
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Mar 27, 2026 5:18:23 PM

E5 Nano Silica on the $1.5 Billion I-69 Ohio River Crossing
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Mar 23, 2026 2:44:54 PM

Kroger Embraces E5® Admixtures for Sustainable, Durable Concrete
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Mar 23, 2026 11:50:30 AM

Where It All Began: Joe Shetterley Shares the Origin Story of E5 (Episode 1)
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Feb 24, 2026 4:57:16 PM

Sterling Contractors Pours Freezer Slab Using Internal Cure LFA
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Jan 29, 2026 11:54:03 AM

Meet - Kelli Malcolm-McLemore
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Dec 28, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Ask an Expert: 5 Essential Questions for Your Concrete Supplier About Their Curing Plan
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Dec 27, 2025 9:00:00 AM

The Science of Shrinkage: Why Concrete Needs a Cure From the Inside Out — Especially for Data Center Slabs
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Dec 26, 2025 4:00:00 PM

The Water-to-Cement Ratio Dilemma: How Internal Curing Unlocks High-Strength Concrete
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Dec 24, 2025 9:00:00 AM

The Cure to Concrete Curling and Warping: Advanced Strategies for a Flat, Stable Slab
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Dec 23, 2025 9:00:03 AM

Curing in Extreme Weather: Protecting Your Slab from Rapid Drying or Freezing
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Dec 22, 2025 9:00:03 AM

How Long Does Concrete Really Take to Cure? (It’s More Than 7 Days)
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Dec 21, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Internal Curing vs. Traditional Curing: Why Water Spraying Isn't Enough
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Dec 20, 2025 9:00:00 AM

The Single Biggest Reason Your Concrete Cracks (and How to Stop It)
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Dec 19, 2025 4:00:00 PM

Extending Concrete Service Life: The Ultimate Benefit of Reduced Permeability
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Dec 19, 2025 1:33:49 PM

Press Release: E5 Incorporated Launches New Website Showcasing Global Leadership in Colloidal Silica Concrete Technology
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Dec 18, 2025 9:00:03 AM

How Does E5 Work?
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Dec 17, 2025 2:00:00 PM

Building Smarter: How Nanotechnology Is Redefining Concrete Durability and Sustainability
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Nov 1, 2025 12:46:31 PM

From a Jobsite Trailer to a State-of-the-Art Facility: Our Next Chapter in Central Indiana
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Sep 18, 2025 5:46:28 PM

Reinforcing Steel and E5 Nano Silica: Improving Tensile Strength
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Internal curing, permeability/waterproofing, finishability, workability, shrinkage/curling, sustainability, and case studies.

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