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Business & Technology

From self-cleaning and self-repairing to bendable and glowing, concrete is constantly evolving, regularly bringing technologically improved products to market.

Porosity, Penetration and Adhesion of Decorative Concrete Finishes

Concrete Coatings Business & Technology Vol. 9 No. 1 - February 2009 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The world we live and work in moves so fast, just going through the motions seems to have become the norm. Taking time to really understand how or why a product works is not even on the radar screen.

Concrete Saws for the Job Site

Tools & Equipment Business & Technology Vol. 9 No. 5 - August 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

An overview of the different concrete saws on the market and which might be the best fit for your job.

What To Do When A Customer Is Unhappy With the Result

Business & Technology Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

You will get complaint calls regarding your contracting, and this day needs to be planned for. Your customer may have a legitimate complaint or may need some educating. Nevertheless, not responding to the complaint will only aggravate the situation.

Myth-Perceptions in Polished Concrete: Setting Up For Success or Failure

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Pro Polisher - Summer 2010 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

The one universal truth about the polished concrete industry is that, sadly enough, there is no universal truth. We don’t agree about what defines polished concrete, what steps are important, or what is the best way to steer the industry.

Concrete Professionals Gather to Discuss Decorative Concrete Makeover

Events & Recognition Business & Technology Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Concrete professionals, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects, artisans and students from the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program came to a day-long session where they envisioned and designed decorative concrete walls, floors, seating, counters and more for the 33,000-square-foot facility, which occupies a former industrial building.

When Contractors Assume the Role of a Design Consultant

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Howard Jancy, CSI, CDT Comments are Disabled

Savvy contractors can gain greater project input and can secure more work for their companies by becoming involved with design professionals during the early stages of project design.

Settling on a Design For Your Job Ahead of Time

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

You don’t need me to tell you how tough today’s market is for contractors, and few will disagree that the ball is in our customers’ court. Razor-thin margins allow no room for error in one of the many things we used to pay little attention to.

A Decorative Concrete Supply Store Dazzles With Its New Showroom

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2011 by Lori Zecca Comments are Disabled

Mike Branch, owner of The Rental Branch in St. Joseph, Mich., had a vision to create the most concentrated display of decorative concrete anywhere. Mission accomplished. Mostly finished as of late 2010, it’s been nearly a year in the making, though it felt more like 10 years.

5 Facts Regarding the Business of Stenciled Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Todd Rose Comments are Disabled

For years, it seemed to me that people thought stenciled concrete was the bastard child of decorative concrete. I never really understood that.

The Complete Decorative Concrete Contractor

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Business & Technology Concrete Countertops Concrete Placing Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

Five veteran contractors and artisans provide insight by explaining where their decorative concrete journeys began, how their skill sets grew and how diversification has affected their careers.