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From self-cleaning and self-repairing to bendable and glowing, concrete is constantly evolving, regularly bringing technologically improved products to market.
Waking up every day excited about what I do for a living is a blessing. I know that each of us experienced decorative concrete contractors understands that statement and agrees. I look forward to the next phone call, email, and text because it’s always a new opportunity to create. My […]
Everything in construction is about time and precision. The industry is already changing due to growing demands for quicker, better ways to build. The future of construction is shaped by advances in materials, with one being self-compacting concrete (SCC). What is self-compacting concrete? SCC is a special concrete that flows […]
Part 1 Recap: A New Era of Concrete, New Risks Beneath the Surface In Part 1, we uncovered the hidden vulnerabilities of modern concrete — from mix designs and chemical admixtures to moisture movement and shrinkage. We explored how the quest for speed, sustainability, and strength often introduces risks that […]
With a Legacy Built on Global Projects and Material Mastery, Casto’s integrative thinking and field expertise are redefining what it means to build with cementitious and resinous materials. In the world of decorative concrete, where precision, creativity, and durability must converge, few professionals embody the spirit of innovation and system […]
As the world faces the urgent need to reduce its environmental impact, the construction industry is responding with new innovations that make concrete—a cornerstone of modern building—a more sustainable option in construction. For those specializing in decorative and specialty concrete, the next few years will bring exciting opportunities to embrace […]
Estimating for a concrete project is a must for virtually every type of concrete project. It’s also one of the most time-consuming jobs in running a successful business. The phone rings, the receptionist answers the call. A friendly dialog ensues, and the receptionist takes down the person’s name, number, and […]
Home prices are wobbling, new construction rates are stalling, unemployment figures are rising, and credit markets remain frozen. It’s pretty much the definition of a perfect storm for the construction industry and retailers alike. “Not much of anything is selling right now,” observes Brad Struiksma, purchasing manager for the 10-store […]
Trade shows are designed to introduce people to new products, new ideas and new opportunities. And World of Concrete is no exception. One of 2023’s newcomers was an idea-come-opportunity: the Women’s Association of Concrete Professionals (WACP). Although officially founded in late April 2022, discussions between founders Sarah Bryan and Lee […]
These days, it seems like there are apps for everything. Some often serve a purpose in some far-fetched way. And then others actually address a real need. The app — GigMi, which came on the market in early November 2022 — falls among the latter. A concrete contractor — who […]
Lafarge is a member of the Holcim Group. Recently, the company chose to upgrade to the latest version of Inform’s transport optimization software for the building materials industry. They will use the software to optimize the dispatch of their truck fleet in the aggregates business. The aggregates business of Lafarge […]
