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Material Immaterial studio are a team of product designers who have recently worked with concrete. They created a group of objects they call ‘Spaces.’ The Spaces are a collection of nine unique concrete pieces measuring 2.44 inches by 2.44 inches by 2 inches that are designed to celebrate the "amalgamation of space and volume."
When tackling any historical restoration like the Mazza Castle project, I recommend surveying the structure thoroughly prior to construction, like a doctor would examine an ailing patient before making a diagnosis. Just like every person responds differently to treatment, so does the structure undergoing restoration.
From day one, we put a lot of thought into the covers for each issue of Concrete Decor magazine. Because it isn’t available on newsstands, we don’t have to try to appeal to the average grocery shopper standing in line, but we definitely want our cover images to be attention-grabbing.
Jointly organized by Shanghai Stone Association – Flooring Branch and Shanghai UBM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co. Ltd, the inaugural China Concrete Flooring Expo (CCFE) will take place from March 29-31, 2016 in Shanghai, China.
The New York Times recently reported that hemp fibers are being worked into concrete to form a mixture called hempcrete. While no one would want to smoke this stuff, it does seem particularly useful as a building material.
Dewalt, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, hand tools, and accessories, announced the expansion of its initiative to make products in the USA. With this expansion, an additional 60 corded and cordless power tools are being made domestically with global materials.
Of all the lists we compiled for this special issue, this one was probably the hardest. It wasn’t because there were so few good jobs to choose from — quite the opposite.
Wagner Meters is marking its 50th anniversary by reflecting on its history and giving thanks to its many loyal customers in the flooring industry. Wagner Meters began in the early 1960s when the founder, Delmer Wagner, worked for a sawmill in Redmond, Oregon.
How could we narrow down the numerous influential people in the industry to just 10? It wasn’t easy, that’s for sure. Our list is by no means all-inclusive, but here are brief profiles of 10 people we think continue to influence the decorative concrete industry in a positive way. Who should we have included? Sound off at our Facebook page.
If your business is operating smoothly, you may not think some of the things you do every day have contributed to your success because they seem so basic. But when you encounter a business that doesn’t do some of these fundamental things, you may discover how important simple day-to-day acts and decisions are.
