<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Building Specialties Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Orleans' concrete supply specialists. Forming systems, admixtures, repair products, curing compounds, fiber reinforcement, and contractor tools for Louisiana and Gulf Coast job sites. ACDI member.]]></description><link>https://www.bscnola.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:29:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bscnola.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Louisiana DOTD Concrete Specifications: What Subs Need to Know Before Bidding]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're bidding on Louisiana DOTD work — bridge decks, highway paving, culverts, retaining walls — you're operating under a stricter set of concrete specifications than most private work. Getting the mix wrong doesn't just cost you a re-pour. It can cost you the contract, the bond, and your relationship with the GC. This post breaks down the key DOTD concrete requirements Louisiana subs encounter most often, and what you need to stock or source to stay compliant. Why DOTD Specs Are...]]></description><link>https://www.bscnola.com/post/louisiana-dotd-concrete-specifications-what-subs-need-to-know-before-bidding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35baeb217d21f7fb6404a6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:00:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11288f97a9a84d3f90c0be113bc0ece3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kevinmcshan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symons Forming Systems: A Louisiana Contractor's Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Symons Is the Gold Standard Ask any experienced concrete contractor in Louisiana about wall forms and the name Symons comes up fast. For decades, Symons forming systems have been the go-to choice for contractors who need predictable performance, interchangeable hardware, and a system that holds up pour after pour. Building Specialties Co. is your authorized local source for Symons forming systems and accessories in Southeast Louisiana. Whether you're forming walls for a commercial...]]></description><link>https://www.bscnola.com/post/symons-forming-systems-a-louisiana-contractor-s-complete-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35b861bfacb36e353ff318</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:50:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94607157159347a88fadb4e980d35049.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kevinmcshan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose Concrete Admixtures for South Louisiana's Heat and Humidity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Louisiana Concrete Problem Pour concrete in Dallas and you have time. Pour it in New Orleans in July and you're racing the clock. South Louisiana's combination of high temperatures, oppressive humidity, and intense sun creates conditions that accelerate hydration, reduce workability, and cause premature stiffening before your finishers can get to the slab. Get the mix right and your pour goes smoothly. Get it wrong and you're fighting the concrete — or worse, calling for a replacement...]]></description><link>https://www.bscnola.com/post/how-to-choose-concrete-admixtures-for-south-louisiana-s-heat-and-humidity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a35b653217d21f7fb63f7b6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:43:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_52669a954ee44f869d54e8018d13f653~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kevinmcshan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>