EDUCATION
Since 1973, CE Construction Solutions has been dedicated to empowering Australia’s construction industry through education, equipping professionals with the knowledge to make informed, cost-effective, and sustainable decisions. We believe that sharing our expertise elevates industry standards, helping teams select the right products and applications to optimize project outcomes and avoid remediation. With nationwide support, CE Construction Solutions is committed to building better through knowledge and collaboration.
Why Concrete?
Why Concrete? It's not secret that we love concrete. Watch this video to find out why. Discover why concrete is the foundation of modern construction—exploring its unmatched durability, versatility, and the vital role it plays in shaping our world....
Utilising Calcium and Silica to Redefine Structural Sewer Lining Shotcrete
The BluCem ZeoGlass formulation includes the use of two, non-traditional concrete materials; Calcium and silica. These supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) not only reduce our environmental impact, but the SCMs also improve the durability of the...
Seven Concrete Sustainability Technologies You Should Already Be Using
In 2015, alongside 195 other countries, Australia agreed on the United Nations Paris agreement on climate change. This agreement is to limit emissions globally by 2050, known as the Net Zero initiative. Working together towards reducing the amount of carbon...
Maturity Testing & Bluey High Early Strength Grout
We’ve already highlighted the benefits of using our Giatec SmartRock sensors for maturity testing early age concrete strength, but what about high early strength grout? From improved construction safety to cost and construction timeline saving, the SmartRock...
Matching the Correct Mixing Paddle to Your Material
With so many different materials being used these days for building purposes, users are becoming increasingly aware of how important it is to prepare the materials correctly. A decision as simple as the wrong choice of mixing paddle can result in a failure to...
Wet Film Thickness Guide
Help to prevent failures in your liquid waterproofing membranes by correctly understanding how to use a wet film thickness gauge. Check out this video by Laticrete which demonstrates how to correctly use this simple but effective tool.
8 Typical Mixing Errors and How to Prevent Them
Mixing jobs are a big part of the daily work on construction sites and improperly mixed concrete can create unacceptable or substandard results. This often leads to construction damages and/or additional costs. It’s the right mixture that matters. The question is: How...
Hot Weather Concreting: Understand the Risks
Hot weather concreting is a risk. The combination of high temperatures, wind and low humidity create an unfavourable environment for proper curing. By placing concrete in the heat you run the risk of cracking, crazing, surface crusting and lower 28-day strengths....
Creating Hygienic Concrete for Health Sensitive Environments
Maintaining a sterile environment is imperative in areas such as hospitals, aged-care and childcare facilities. We focus on keeping exposed surfaces clean; however, we don’t often consider what is happening below flooring coverings and within the concrete...
Understanding Relative Humidity in Concrete
Here is an article from our distribution partner Giatec on relative humidity for use with the BlueRock sensors. Relative humidity (RH) is often mistaken for moisture; however, these are two completely separate terms. Moisture content represents the amount of water in...