Kaski Blog
12/17/25
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?” -John Steinbeck Anyone who has spent a season in northern Minnesota knows that winter does not wait for construction schedules. Work continues even as the frost settles deep into the ground and the lakes harden over. Concrete […]
09/23/25
Discover why Kaski Inc. joined the Christian Laborer Association (CLA) in 2017. Learn how this union partnership supports employees, reduces winter layoffs, and strengthens Duluth construction projects
07/21/25
Concrete has great strength under compression, yet it cracks under tension. Adding rebar changes that. Rebar, or reinforcing steel, gives structural concrete the tensile strength it lacks. That control over cracking and added durability makes rebar essential in foundations, walls, and especially tilt-up construction. Why Rebar Matters in Structural Concrete Concrete resists compressive forces but […]
07/11/25
In Northern Minnesota construction, equipment choice is about more than horsepower. Whether we’re breaking ground on a new commercial complex or trenching utility lines at a smaller site, matching the right excavator size to the project is key to staying efficient, staying safe, and staying on schedule. At Kaski Inc., we use three primary sizes […]
07/09/25
A Winter Coat for Your Foundation If you’ve ever driven by a job site in Duluth or up the North Shore and seen thick blue or pink foam sheets under a concrete slab, you might wonder why they’re there. They’re not for packaging or comfort during construction. They serve an important purpose, especially in colder […]
06/26/25
Something is steady about concrete. It holds its shape when the wind picks up off Lake Superior, and it doesn’t flinch when the snow falls sideways in January. At Kaski Inc., we’ve always believed buildings should feel like they belong in the Northland, not just in design, but in how they’re built and how they […]
