Other stories by Tom%20Johnson

  • Pouring Concrete in the Middle of the Night

    With summer temperatures rising, TCP blogger Tom Johnson offers five tips for keeping your nighttime pours running smoothly.

  • When Bad Testing Happens to Good People

    Apparently the topic of cylinder testing gone wrong struck a chord with TCP readers, who wrote back to share stories similar to the one in last month’s blog. Following are just two humorous examples.

  • If Concrete Test Cylinders Could Talk

    As uncertainty continues in the concrete market, one thing that remains constant is the use of test cylinders.

  • Knowledge Equals Profit

    Two events early in my ready-mix sales career motivated me to learn all I could about the science of concrete design and placement.

  • Who is Running your Company?

    Most of the time, a ready-mix producer operates under the direction of the owner or general manager. These leaders guide the dispatch manager, who decides which customers will receive concrete on a particular workday. However, in some companies, the dispatch manager receives little guidance or...