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A concreter is an experienced and knowledgeable tradesperson responsible for the preparation, pouring, and finishing of concrete and related materials. The main duties of a concreter include:
1. Preparation
2. Pouring
3. Finishing
In short, Concretors must take responsibility for every stage mentioned above from pre-preparation through to post-pour risk assessments ensuring adequate depth levels around structures after hardening along with safe working practices at all times.

Concrete is a composite material made from the combination of aggregates (typically sand and gravel or crushed stone), a binder (commonly Portland cement) and water. The mixture can be varied to suit different construction applications, but all components are essential elements of concrete. 

Concrete is an incredibly versatile material that can be used for a multitude of applications. Depending on the intended use, there are different types of concrete available to meet specific requirements and needs.
The most common type of concrete is Portland cement concrete (PCC). PCC consists of aggregate (crushed stone, gravel, and sand) mixed with water and binding agents such as lime or cement. PCC is used in a variety of residential and commercial structures including sidewalks, driveways, bridges, industrial floors, dams, foundations for buildings or other structures etc. 
High-strength concretes are also available which have strengths greater than 40Mpa (mega-pascal).  High-strength concretes are universally applied on taller buildings where load-bearing capacity needs to be increased compared to typical residential structures made with normal-grade PCCs. 
Lightweight concretes are commonly used when weight restrictions must be met without compromising necessary structural strength characteristics such as compressive strength requirements typically seen in roof slabs or hollow core slab systems.

A concrete frame is a type of structural skeleton consisting of vertical columns and horizontal beams. The columns are typically made from reinforced concrete, while the beams can be either steel or reinforced concrete. This combination provides strength, stability, and flexibility to the structure.

Yes, there is a difference between concrete and cement. Concrete is a mixture of aggregates (water, sand, gravel), mixed with an admixture of water and cement. It's the combination of these substances that create concrete – what we commonly think of as cement itself is composed mainly of the mineral calicite.
Cement on its own only acts as a binding agent when mixed with water; it's usually gray in color and can be found in powder form or pre-mixed with other ingredients such as sand, stone chips, or gravel. Once added to water, this combination begins to solidify after about 24 hours – the structure becoming stronger over time until it eventually becomes rock hard.