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Training & Education

If you want to grow your business, increase its profitability and stay on the cutting edge of new industry development, ongoing education and training are a must.

Denver Charter School Students Learn Concrete Casting at Local Studio

Training & Education Online Exclusives by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

A science teacher at the Denver Venture School, a charter high school in Denver, Colo., recently did just that. The class checked out the workshop of Concrete Revolution LLC, a company that fabricates countertops, furniture and accents of all kinds.

Involving Small Contractors is Big Business for Airport Authority

In 2009, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board adopted a small-business preference policy. Since then, “The airport has had a strong commitment to maximizing opportunities for small and local businesses to compete for contracts,” says Sonia Cruz, small-business development program manager for the airport authority.

Spray it Forward: The Decorative Concrete Community Gives Back

Events & Recognition Concrete Polishing Training & Education Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 7 No. 2 - March/April 2007 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

Decorative concrete overlays, stampings, fountains and countertops created from scratch. And the best part of all was that the majority of the work the artisans created are to become a permanent working part of Walla Walla County Fairgrounds.

The Benefits of Attending Decorative Concrete Industry Events

Events & Recognition Training & Education Vol. 7 No. 8 - December 2006/January 2007 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen recently spent some time taking in two high profile industry events. Here is a look at what he found.

10 Most Popular Class Topics in the Concrete Decor Show’s History (with one bonus)

Concrete Furniture Training & Education Concrete Countertops Special Features Vol. 15 No. 5 - July 2015 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Of the Concrete Decor Show’s top 35 most-attended courses, some topics emerged that were more popular than all the others. First on the list are countertops, followed by polymer overlays and coatings, and polishing concrete.

Centuries-old Trade Association Welcomes Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 16 No. 2 - February/March 2016 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Apprenticeships, or a system of training new generations of skilled craftsmen, have a long and rich history in many countries of the world, though it never caught on with much fervor in the United States.

Teaching architects about the ins and outs of decorative concrete

Presenting to Architects? How to Get Their Attention and Keep It

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 14 No. 4 - May/June 2014 by Karen Keyes Comments are Disabled

A successful presentation requires more than just showing up with lunch and a slide show. A successful presentation requires knowing your audience, offering them value, preparation, passion, focus, visual aids and follow-up.

Case Studies Anchor a New Approach to Product Training

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 12 No. 4 - May/June 2012 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

Almost all manufacturers of decorative concrete systems and equipment offer some sort of training on their products. Whether it is a one-hour watch-and-learn or a three-day hands-on class that people pay to attend, these programs have become mainstream in our industry.

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Deciding Which Types of Decorative Concrete are Right for You

Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 8 No. 6 - September/October 2008 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

You have, are or will make decisions on your decorative journey, and they will affect you and your family. Our industry, decorative concrete, has so many layers and many types of overlap. This magazine makes it obvious your choices are vast, but make no mistake, each decorative type requires different kinds of training, investment and manpower.

Understanding Polished Concrete

Concrete Polishing Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 8 No. 5 - August 2008 by Peter Wagner, CSI Comments are Disabled

Our economy has taken a dive into the deep end, affecting some regions more than others, but generally affecting us all. So now is a good time to reflect on what exactly polished concrete is, and where polished concrete came from.