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Giatec, a global leader in concrete technology platforms, is geared to take World of Concrete 2024 by storm once again. The company debuts the Giatec Concrete Revolutionaries Awards (GCR), honoring customer and partner achievements, SmartMix and SmartRock Pro enters the 50th WOC’s Innovative Product Awards, and unveils a brand-new design […]
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 […]
Jeff Kudrick, concrete artisan extraordinaire and founder of the New Jersey decorative precast company JM Lifestyles LLC, had long wanted to create a concrete “oasis” in his own home. His vision: A seamless concrete floor-to-wall surround that would be continuous in an integration of shower, walls and floor. A key […]
Glaze ‘N Seal, a leading provider of sealers and stains to professional contractors since 1962, today announced it has launched EZ Stain Premium – a new line of easy-to-use pigment-based concrete stain. For indoor or outdoor use, EZ Stain Premium uses advanced nano-bonding technology and rich pigments to deliver a […]
To call Carolina Bomanite’s Wilson Nature Center project a towering mountain to climb might just be an understatement. For starters, there’s the terrain – a steep climb up one of the highest peaks in the Southern Appalachians – Grandfather Mountain in the Blue Ridge range of western North Carolina. Left: […]
Fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete to shotcrete. Fibers make concrete resistant to cracking from plastic and drying shrinkage, leading to a durable product with a longer lifespan. Some fiber types even greatly reduce construction time and, in some applications, […]
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 […]
There is something that could be said about the connection between wine and the invention of a great idea. This certainly holds true for Bob Harris, president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. During a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Lee Ann, he was discussing the current stamped concrete […]
Blastrac – Diamatic BMGP-600-R Blastrac has integrated its recently developed POD (Point of Development) Technology into a new high-performance grinding and polishing machine” the Diamatic BMGP-600-R. The Diamatic BMGP-600-R features a proprietary 208/220-volt, 7.5-horsepower single-phase motor. The motor delivers a tooling speed of 400 rpm. Dust extraction occurs through a […]
Versatile launched its new 5055 Polyurea Primer, a fast-drying, two-component primer designed to have great adhesion to concrete and provide a good basecoat to broadcast decorative flakes. Known for their expertise in epoxy “wicking” technology, Versatile developed this polyurea primer with the goal of having better adhesion to concrete than […]
