Media News
Bilingual education on DVD
LunaCrete has introduced four instructional decorative concrete DVDs with two soundtracks, English and Spanish.
The titles are “Stamped Fresh Concrete,” “Stamped Concrete Overlay,” “Acid Stain Concrete” and “Spray Coat For Concrete.” Each DVD shows five or six projects and stays focused on universal use by not featuring specific brands.
LunaCrete recently changed its name from ArtCrete Media.
Artisans’ books published
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. has released several new books pertaining to decorative concrete. The books were authored by decorative concrete experts whose names and work will be familiar to many Concrete Decor readers.
New titles include “Casting Concrete Countertops” by Tina Skinner and Doug Bannister, “The Complete Guide to Stained Concrete” by Shellie Rigsby, “Sand Casting Concrete: Five Easy Projects” by Tina Skinner, Bo Atkinson and Jeffrey B. Snyder, and “Cast-in-place Concrete Countertops” by Tom Ralston.
Advice for contractors
FMI’s third edition of “Strategic Planning for Contractors: The Guide to Superior Management Performance” is now available.
Written by Hank Harris, president and managing director of FMI, the book offers advice and tips on applying strategy and strategic thinking to the management of a construction organization. Covering a variety of business management topics, the book offers examples of strategic planning models, real case summaries and a Sample Situational Analysis Checklist.
On the Web
USGBC publishes catalog of LEED points
Building project teams pursuing certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Building Rating System can now peruse the Innovation & Design Credit Catalog, a listing of proven green building strategies that have been utilized by LEED Certified projects.
The LEED Rating System is the USGBC’s voluntary building certification program that rewards environmentally responsible, healthier, and more profitable structures. Points, or credits, are awarded to projects that develop innovative solutions, employ new technologies, educate, or demonstrate commendable performance.
Reward offers more online
Reward Wall System’s Web site has a new look. The site guides visitors through an introduction to working with insulating concrete forms and leads seasoned professionals directly to the information they need.
The site features a building professionals’ section for contractors, distributors and architects that provides quick links to installation procedures, code evaluations, product specifications and Reward’s in-depth Product Manual for both the iForm and eForm product lines. A new project gallery guides visitors through ICF building applications. Top projects from each category will be featured and constantly updated to provide a snapshot of the work being accomplished with ICFs. News items and trade show information are displayed so visitors can find updated items quickly and easily.
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