North Texas construction crew works overnight because heat could cause problems with cement

Construction crews in Celina worked some odd hours this week to avoid the triple-digit heat.

The team of workers at the Methodist Celina Medical Center are pouring concrete at 1 a.m. each morning because the high temperatures could have a big impact on the quality of the concrete.

"If you are pouring in the afternoon, the concrete is drying out, it is curing a little too fast, so it can affect the finish and the quality of the concrete," said Justin Davis, the lead superintendent for the project. 

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Other workers are starting their day at 4 a.m. to wrap things up before things get too hot in the afternoon.

Methodist Celina is a $237 million project. The 48-bed facility is scheduled to open in 2025.

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