Volunteers from the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and the Manufacturer’s Advisory Council (MAC), traveled to Seneca, South Carolina, Feb. 29 – March 3 to install a new playground for the youngsters at Tamassee Elementary School.
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New Tappan Zee Bridge relies on Lafarge high-performance blended cements
Lafarge North America is making a strong contribution to building more durable, better-connected cities with innovative blended cement mix designs to achieve the goals of high strength, resiliency and extended service life for the new signature Tappan Zee Bridge — the largest bridge construction project in New York history.
Polyurea University announces Abraham Bosman as recipient of Master Polyurea Applicator Degree
The Polyurea University hosted by VersaFlex Inc. has announced that Abraham Bosman of BMB Corrosion Services CC in South Africa has successfully completed all seven polyurea training classes and earned the Degree of Master Polyurea Applicator.
American Concrete Pumping Association announces Coworker Safety & Hose Handling DVD
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announces its new "Coworker Safety & Hose Handling DVD." This video is designed to educate people on the job site about safe practices around concrete pumps.
Michelman to introduce American Coatings Show 2016 attendees to powerful coating systems
Michelman will introduce American Coatings Show 2016 attendees to its line of polymeric binder systems that are formulated to work flawlessly with the company’s specialty line of surface additives
Franmar expands Blue Bear line of concrete form releases with Blue Bear 800GP
Franmar has announced the expansion of the Blue Bear line of concrete form releases with the addition of Blue Bear 800GP.
Centuries-old Trade Association Welcomes Decorative Concrete
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.
Concrete Stamping Enjoys a Resurgence of Popularity
With the housing market in recovery, business is looking up for concrete contractors involved with stamping and texturing.
However, it’s not just the residential market that’s driving stamping. Thanks to its low price compared with other outdoor options, more commercial developers are turning to stamped concrete.
To Coat Concrete or Not To Coat Concrete?
From huge industrial manufacturing plants and nationwide retail stores to restaurants and residences across the country, polished concrete has become a very popular flooring option over the last decade.
U.S. construction equipment exports close out 2015 down 19 percent
Exports of U.S.-made construction equipment ended 2015 with a 19 percent decline compared to the previous year for a total $13.9 billion shipped worldwide.
