Technology

Although concrete is a basic building material that has been in use since early civilization, it’s a constantly evolving product that continues to amaze people with its unending uses and technical advances. From concrete that cleans or mends itself to mixtures that create a translucent material or bendable segments, concrete and technology have joined forces to constantly improve construction methods and materials.

New Surface Treatment Formulated to Keep Ground Cool

Technology Building with Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Emily Dixon Comments are Disabled

As part of its effort to improve the environment through green product offerings, L.M. Scofield Co. has developed Solachrome Integral Coloring Treatment for High-SRI Concrete.

Small Marketing Tactics Make a Big Difference in your Concrete Business

Technology Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 2 - February/March 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Once you complete a job and you know the client is happy, follow up over the phone or through email to ask for a testimonial or quote for your website or a brochure. To make things even more convenient, send a stamped postcard they can easily mail back to you.

Battelle develops self-healing smart beads that detect and repair corrosion

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Technology by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Battelle scientists have developed a tiny bead, the Battelle Smart Corrosion Detector bead, that not only detects corrosion but delivers a payload to help heal the microscopic cracks that rust creates.

Finding a new formula for concrete

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Technology Product Industry News Bridges, Roads & Highways by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Researchers look to bones and shells as blueprints for stronger, more durable concrete.

Counter-Flo Concrete Countertop Admixture: A Water Reducer

Technology Concrete Countertops Vol. 5 No. 4 - August/September 2005 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Counter-Flo Concrete Countertop Admixture, an admixture from Fritz-Pak Corp., is intended to solve that problem. It’s a water reducer designed for use when creating concrete countertops and statuary. It helps concrete maintain an adequate flow rate with less water, allowing a contractor to lower the amount added to a mix.

The Ins and Outs of Polyaspartic Coatings

Technology Concrete Coatings Vol. 9 No. 4 - June/July 2009 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

Funny name, serious benefits: Polyaspartic coatings and sealers boast rapid cure times, UV stability, abrasion resistance and more.

Harness the Power of an Effective E-newsletter

Technology Business & Technology Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by Amy Numbers Comments are Disabled

When it comes to communicating with your customers, electronic newsletters are a powerful tool to highlight your expertise and experience. Since we live in a society in which most of us are glued to our phones even when we are out of the office, a well-designed newsletter can be an effective means to quickly continue to strengthen your brand.

Europe’s first solar concrete wall debuts

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Technology Product Industry News by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Europe’s first solar concrete wall was inaugurated today at Reckli’s headquarter in Herne, Germany. The facade, designed by Reckli to fit the solar film from Heliatek (HeliaFilm), represents a novel approach to BIOPV – Building Integrated Organic PV.

Concrete Industry Slowly Incorporating Software Programs

Technology Business & Technology Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Let’s face it. People who go into the trades aren’t the types who want to spend time sitting in an office in front of a computer. It’s no surprise that construction, along with agriculture, has been one of the slowest segments to adopt technological innovations into the workplace.