Paving and Flatwork

In the construction industry, “flatwork” refers to concrete work along the horizontal plane. Paving is a specific type of flatwork. The tools and skills required to do flatwork efficiently differ enough from other areas of concrete construction to merit it’s own sub-category. Flatwork usually involves substrate preparation, construction of wooden or composite forms to contain the newly poured concrete and reinforcing rebar or wire mesh embedded in the concrete. Curing of the poured concrete by maintaining the proper moisture and temperature is an important factor in producing high-quality flatwork. Tools and accessories required in flatwork include chemical retarders such as Masterfinish and mechanical pieces such as speed plates and dowels.