Author: Concrete Decor Staff

PCA DVD takes on decorative concrete

“The Art of Decorative Concrete,” the latest Portland Cement Association DVD, explores the processes and materials used to generate beautiful textured concrete driveways, patios, walkways, and interior floors. Hosted by Bob Harris, concrete artisan and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Ga., the video shows the variety of […]

Cheng launches improved countertop product line

Designer and author Fu-Tung Cheng’s company, Cheng Concrete Exchange (a division of Cheng Design Products Inc.), has partnered with Canada- based Interstar Corp., a manufacturer of concrete pigments, admixtures and fibers, to expand and improve the performance of the CHENG Concrete Countertop Products line. The improved, re-branded CHENG Concrete Countertop […]

National Association of Home Builders Program teaches Spanish with building industry in mind

A new educational resource from Home Builders Institute, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders, will help residential contractors improve their communications with Spanish-speaking workers. Sed de Saber – Home Builders Edition is being developed in partnership with Retention Education LLC as an English as a […]

RMC Research Foundation Truck driver manual offered in Spanish

The RMC Research Foundation announced the release of the Spanish Edition of the Truck Mixer Driver’s Manual: Manual del Conductor de Mixer. This new version of one of the most popular educational publications offered by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) will help teach Spanish-speaking drivers in their native […]

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Online training for cutting operators

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has announced online training and testing for concrete cutting operators. The program is available through ProTraining.com. Safety videos for Flat Sawing, Wall Sawing, Core Drilling, Hand Sawing and Wire Sawing have been converted to online safety courses. These courses cover the five basic techniques […]

Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Alliance releases sawing and drilling safety series

The Alliance between the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration has released a new safety series called “CSDA/ OSHA Best Practices for Sawing and Drilling Operations.” The series was developed to promote the safety of workers in the sawing and drilling industry. The […]

American Society of Concrete Contractors Concrete CEO Forum scheduled for summer

The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) will hold its CEO Forum June 28-July 1 at The Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N.C. Participants in this industry forum include CEOs, presidents, owners, CFOs and other top managers of concrete contracting firms. It is open to ASCC members and nonmembers. The Forum […]