Laticrete recently launched updates to its Architectural Guidebook. If you aren’t familiar, the Architectural Guidebook helps users create custom specifications for over 100 types of installations in just a few steps based on industry methods as well as Laticrete-specific methods.
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Bergen County Adopts Fire Safety Resolution in Support of Stronger Building Codes
Following several devastating fires in recent years in Bergen County, New Jersey, local leaders are taking a step in the right direction towards building a safer community.
Bon’s Double Edger Finishes Wall Tops in One Pass
Bon’s Double Edger features two radius sides to finish top of walls in one pass. This edger is available in three sizes, each cuts a 3/8-inch radius edge on one side and a 1/8-inch radius cut on the other side. The double-sided tool is a useful for walls, forms or curbs.
Discover the Power of Concrete at Decorative Concrete LIVE!
Located in the Silver Lot, in front of the South Hall, the third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! will showcase the power of concrete through innovative construction applications Jan. 22-25 at World of Concrete 2019 in Las Vegas.
You Owe It to Yourself to Make Time for Training
Growth, increased profits, value and quality are a few words I hear thrown around in the decorative concrete industry these days. It seems, and rightly so, many want to grow their business and increase their value and sustainability in the marketplace by providing quality work.
Does Being a Certified Small Business Really Help You Grow?
Having operated my own business for one year already, I’ve learned that being a start-up has many, many challenges. However, one thing we have in our favor right now is that we qualified to be certified as a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), EBE (Emerging Business Enterprise), SBE (Small Business Enterprise) and M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise).
Western Specialty Contractors Receives St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Award
Western Specialty Contractors is honored to announce that it has been selected for the St. Louis Business Journal’s Family Business Award. The program recognizes family-owned companies that have successfully transitioned between generations and made an impact on the St. Louis community. The winners were honored at an awards event on Oct. 11.
Hitachi Power Tools Rename Metabo HPT in North America
Hitachi Power Tools has changed its name to Metabo HPT for North America. The name change starts with the launch of the game-changing revolutionary MultiVolt platform. MultiVolt gives you the ability to choose either cordless or corded operation without sacrificing portability, power or performance.
2019 CSDA Convention & Tech Fair Registration is Now Open!
Meet fellow concrete cutters, polishers and GPR imaging professionals at the 2019 CSDA Convention & Tech Fair, March 10-15 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the only event for concrete renovation professionals to meet, network and learn in an environment focusing on the advancement of our industry.
How to Use Sponges to Color Concrete
In a recent article, “Gray Area,” I talked about the significance of knowing the initial color you’re staining on top of, which oftentimes is regular gray concrete. However, many contractors prefer to use an overlay on every project they do. If that’s the case, then it’s the color of the […]
