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Just like Kermit the Frog said, “It’s not easy being green.” Who knew concrete and frogs had so much in common? To develop the green mix design used at the Port St. Lucie, Florida, heart sculpture, a lot of brainstorming and testing had to take place before it could even […]
When you think of what the concrete work surrounding the world’s largest heart sculpture might look like, you may envision red. However, in reality, it’s white in color—but the mix design is as green as could be. Back in spring 2024, Rich Rhoades, vice president of Adena Corp. in Florida, […]
While the commercial industry has been a traditionally strong market segment for flake manufacturer Torginol, it says the real opportunity for growth is in the residential market. Following the pandemic and given the current housing market, it’s no secret that many homeowners are opting to stay put and are less […]
The community of Plymouth, Wisconsin, is getting its beloved ski hill back after being shuttered for the last decade due to rising costs. Brought back to life by a nonprofit group — the Cheese Capital Winter Park — the community and board members officially reopened the doors at Nutt Hill […]
Floor protection isn’t a glamorous part of any project, and for years it had been a bit of an afterthought for many installers and architects – but not for David Harris. Driven by a desire to find that “just right” solution to his persistent jobsite floor protection challenges, he and […]
Drive through just about any town in America, and you’re likely to spot graffiti on the sides of buildings, railcars, retaining walls, bridges and the like. While it can be considered an artistic medium or a form of artistic expression, it can also be quite a nuisance depending on what […]
While a pool coping may seem like a small piece of an otherwise large project, it’s still a critical part of an install. No matter what type of pool material you use, and no matter what type of decking material you use, each pool project must include a coping. From […]
The initial idea was a relatively common one: use concrete to replicate the look of stone. But as is often the case, this project design was not as simple as it seemed. The original design intent for the flatwork of the newly renovated California Firefighters Memorial in Sacramento, Calif. called […]
After a decade enduring North Carolina’s harsh sunlight, the country’s first Afro-centric labyrinth has been revitalized by Daniel de Wit. It was originally created in Charlotte by Tom Schulz, a nationally recognized labyrinth designer. At the opening ceremony for a labyrinth Schulz had installed at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center […]
When Steve and Anne Cocklin remodeled their second story deck on their rural home in Maryland, they were left with a messy concrete patio underneath that became in need of a remodel itself. After unsuccessfully trying to hire a professional to do the job, they decided to take it on […]
