We Came, We Saw, We Concreted: A Quick History of a Ready-Mix Revolution

An unsung hero in an increasingly noisy world, ready-mix concrete has become an essential pillar of modern construction. Be it towering skyscrapers or complex infrastructure networks, this versatile material has shaped the very landscapes we inhabit and interact with today, while revolutionizing construction as industry and as practice. To understand the evolution of ready-mix concrete as we know it today, however, we need to travel back in time.

The history of concrete stretches back millennia, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations. However, it wasn’t until the early 19th century that concrete took its first huge leap in innovation with the invention of portland cement, which paved the way for the development of ready-mix concrete in the early 20th century.

Prior to that, projects relied on labor-intensive on-site mixing methods, which inevitably and often led to inconsistencies in quality and proportions, as well asd structural weaknesses. And so the demand for more rapid and efficient construction methods led to the emergence of ready-mix concrete specialist companies, which began to deliver pre-mixed ingredients in mixer trucks to construction sites.

This innovation offered numerous advantages, not least improved quality control and time efficiency. Beyond these benefits, however, ready-mix concrete also provided reduced labor costs as the need for on-site labor was reduced. In addition to this, ready-mix concrete also provided a new found versatility, as it can be customized to meet specific project requirements in strength, durability and workability.?

Over the past century, the ready-mix concrete industry has continued to evolve, embracing technological advancements and innovations. Today, Quicrete offers a wide range of solutions and products, including self-compacting concrete, early strength concrete, lightweight concrete, steel fiber concrete and even coloured concrete, a scope that covers all and any type of construction

Yet as the construction industry continues to evolve and elevate, so does the demand for innovative building materials. Ready-mix concrete companies are at the forefront of this evolution, investing in research and development to create even more advanced concrete solutions, as Quicrete looks to be a leader and innovator in a MENA region whose urban landscapes are booming.

For more on how Quicrete can provide you with state-of-the-art ready-mix concrete solutions catered to your needs, head to www.quicrete.com.