This sector typically requires more specialized labor—more technical work. Rebar placement in foundations requires people who are trained for the job, says Mustafa Ali. A shortage of skilled ...

For welded wire reinforcement, the Wire Reinforcement Institute recommends steel placement 2 inches below the surface or within the upper third of the slab thickness, whichever is closer to the ...

Major steelmakers in Korea have suspended the production of rebar in an apparent attempt to cope with the falling demand caused by a prolonged slowdown in the domestic construction industry.