From paving and plant performance best practices to safety and sustainability to the latest technology and workforce development strategies, the 2019 World of Asphalt Show & Conference brings it all together with education to help asphalt industry professionals grow their businesses and their careers.
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January 2019 Publisher’s Letter
As we kick off Concrete Decor’s 19th year, we are busily preparing to host our third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! at the 2019 World of Concrete in Las Vegas. At this event’s inception, we were challenged to find ways to include exhibitors in all aspects of the concrete industry. Now its success has led to a new event inside the WOC pavilion at The Buildings Show in Toronto called Concrete Decor LIVE!
Bosch X-Lock Interface Makes Fast, Simple Grinder Wheel Exchange a Snap
Bosch is the acknowledged leader in development of professional interface systems for power tools – interfaces so technically advanced that they’ve become industry standards. Today, the company has added another breakthrough to that impressive history with the introduction of the X-Lock interface for grinders.
Concrete Decor LIVE! Wows Canadian neighbors
Following the 2018 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Concrete Decor magazine received a call from management at The Buildings Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, asking if it would be interested in hosting an event like Decorative Concrete LIVE! in Toronto inside the show’s World of Concrete pavilion.
Ryan Chance Appointed President of Bay Area Concretes Inc and PolishedCrete
Ryan Chance has been appointed President of Bay Area Concretes, Inc. and PolishedCrete, effective January 1, 2019. Michael Price has stepped down as President after 20 years in the position, and assumes the responsibility of Chief Executive Officer and also Co-Owner of Bay Area Concretes, Inc. along with his long-time business partner Jonathan Vasquez (Chief Operating Officer) and the brand new President Ryan Chance.
Hand Brush Details on Concrete Borders
Over the last couple of years, I’ve written articles on how I use math to break down design layout and my views of color theory. This time, I’m going to share one of the little details that help my projects look amazing — how to properly use a brush.
Advanced Visualization Technology Showcased at The International Surface Event
Chameleon Power, the leading provider of visualization technologies, will be exhibiting its advanced visualization technologies at Booth #6573 of The International Surface Event in Las Vegas.
Campout Centers on Concrete Boat Building
About 20 people gathered together Sept. 27-30 in Manchester, California, a town about three hours north of San Francisco, for the third annual Mendo Mini Campout and Boat Build.
Should You Seal Concrete Now or Hold Off for Warmer Days?
In my experience, sealer issues caused by cold weather don’t occur in the northern “cold climates” but rather in the more temperate or “shoulder” regions that have transition seasons. They also tend to happen in warm climates that may experience cold weather for only brief periods of time.
Shipping and Receiving Ramp Gets Concrete Makeover
As part of the Aagen Group’s renovation of its facilities in Houston, the Business Flooring Specialists refurbished the company’s shipping and receiving ramp. The ramp was showing wear and tear and also needed its traction improved — especially when it was wet.
