Mar 1, 20213 minConcrete - It Takes a CommunityThe production of concrete and aggregate may seem like a simple process. You get the raw materials, weigh them, and mix, right? True on a...
Sep 22, 20203 minThings to Know When Ordering Concrete“Quality Matters Here” isn’t just a slogan, it is our philosophy to provide a good quality product with equally great service. Duke City...
Jul 27, 20202 minGuide to Redi Mix ConcreteStrong communication is a quality that any ready mix supplier and buyer should value when planning out a project. This is because there...
May 21, 20202 minGuide to GravelAre you in the planning phases of building your dream yard? Maybe you’re looking to add some gravel to a driveway or pathway? Erosion...
Apr 16, 20204 minWhat do concrete and ham have in common?Last weekend we celebrated Easter Sunday and, much like a lot of you, I enjoyed some excellent ham for the main dish. As a person who is...
Mar 24, 20201 minTo Our CommunityTo Our Customers, Partners, and Community, We want you to know that Duke City Redi-Mix stands strongly behind our city and have always...
Feb 19, 20202 minBenefits of Concrete ApplicationsConcrete as a construction material provides many opportunities for builds such as availability, affordability, durability, and...
Jan 24, 20202 minNot All Rocks Are The SameThe basic properties of concrete consist of aggregate, cement, water and admixtures. There are many subcategories in each of those basic...
Sep 23, 20195 minUntitledThe cost of freight, what’s the big deal? Duke City Redi-Mix (DCRM) can basically be split into a few categories regarding our freight...
Apr 30, 20194 minHot and Windy?The Hot, dry, windy weather of our area this time of year is not the most favorable environment to place concrete. It causes rapid drying...
Feb 14, 20193 minConcrete Shrinkage…the struggle is realOnce upon a time, on a cold night, a caveman built a nice hot fire on a solid piece of limestone and fell asleep next to it. Many hours...
Sep 6, 20173 minCold Weather Concreteby Miles Shiver IV, General Manager New Mexico’s mountain climate affords us the great benefit of seeing four distinct seasons. We often...
May 10, 20167 minManaging Concrete Test DataThanks to Kenneth for this great post! Get better results by taking care of technicians and cylinders. By Kenneth C. Hover On some jobs,...
Apr 20, 20161 minConcrete CurlingCurling is the phenomenon when the surface of the concrete shrinks greater than the middle and bottom of the slab. Mud drying does the...
Mar 21, 20164 minFlyash and ConcreteThere has been a lot of talk about flyash in New Mexico lately. If you listen to the talk you have probably heard our market has been...