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Architects, designers, customers, owners and most of your staff use the words dye and stain interchangeably. Is there a difference when it comes to choosing a topical colorant? And if so, why does it matter? Turns out the answer is yes and it matters. Stains are ground, insoluble pigment particles […]
Superabrasive has launched a new generation of floor maintenance pads – SupraShine. Compared to their existing ShinePro pads, the new SupraShine line features a revamped range of grit sizes and pad options with new colors and new flexible material for outstanding results on about any floor. There are 4 types […]
What is the most popular concrete block home design in Florida? The coastal-inspired look or perhaps the classic Mediterranean? Block Strong wants to know which concrete block home designs are the most popular and is letting the public decide this March during “Masonry Madness.” Starting Monday, March 1, 2021, sixteen […]
Although often said, it always surprises me when contractors say they can’t find good laborers — people who want to work. Or, put another way, people who want to learn a trade, especially one like decorative concrete. I find every aspect of this trade fascinating. On any given construction project, […]
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair. It includes nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all […]
Ultra Durable Technologies (UDT) has appointed Chris Boxmeyer as national technical support of urethane floor finishes. Boxmeyer now oversees UDT’s leads throughout the U.S. and Canada who have resilient floors that need attention. These include sheet vinyl, Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT), Luxury Vinyl Tile or Plank (LVT/LVP), and linoleum. He […]
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) announces the 2021 spring slag cement webinar series of presented by industry experts. These free webinars are a great opportunity to learn about the different benefits that slag cement offers when used in concrete construction. The webinars will commence at the beginning of March. The […]
For the first time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic adversely impacted the equipment and event rental industry last year, the latest 2021 ARA forecast calls for more positive growth in 2021 for the rental industry. The previous forecast, released on Nov. 12, projected a modest uptick of 0.3 percent in […]
Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. Giatec SmartMix now incorporates their artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, Roxi. This is a new online dashboard that enables producers to optimize concrete materials and predict the performance of their mixes. “The SmartMix platform has helped us communicate with our customers and […]
Any professional in the construction industry will find value in Specifications 101. This is a new six-part series which, for the first time ever, clearly identifies the underlying elements of construction specifications. It also focuses on their importance in coordinating with construction documentation. The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), a national […]
