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The terms cement, concrete, and mortar can confuse many people, who may lump them all together as messy substances used in masonry that harden to form a flat surface or bind one object to another. The terms are often used interchangeably and incorrectly.

Cement clinker is an intermediary product produced in the manufacturing of Portland Cement. It is solid and occurs as nodules or lumps measuring between 3 mm to 25 mm or 0.12 inches to 0.98 inches in diameter. It is formed by fusing limestone and aluminosilicate materials without melting them to the point of liquefication.

Portland cement is a fine powder made by heating limestone and clay minerals in a kiln and forms a clinker. The clinker is ground to a fine powder with the addition of a small number of other materials. It is the most commonly used type of cement in the world.

Construction projects can be challenging if they are not planned thoroughly. In addition to supervising your workers, you need to stay on top of inventory to ensure the whole operation runs effectively. After all, the last thing any building contractor wants to be known for is crossing on time and budget.

As long as there are buildings to be made, roads to be constructed, and bridges to be built, the need for cement will always be there. If past trends are any indication, the demand for cement will only increase further. Suffice to say, this is one industry whose future is sure and secure.