As a property owner, you know more than anyone the importance of making an informed choice when it comes to your space. Whether you are making decisions ranging from structural integrity to landscape design, you know the value of using quality materials, and how these choices will provide longevity and create an inviting aesthetic for your property.

One question we hear a lot at Calvac Paving, usually from private homeowners and people who don’t work in construction, is what the difference is between cement and concrete. After all, many people call concrete trucks “cement mixers” and refer to the finished product as “cement.” The problem is, this isn’t just inaccurate, but it can cause a lot of unnecessary confusion between contractors, engineers, and the general public. To explain why this matters, let’s start by taking a closer look at how cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is made.