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SASE Co. has introduced two new high-performance dust collection tools, the Bull 240 Dust Collection System and the Bull 1250 EBS Dust Collection System. The Bull 240 includes 28 feet of 2-inch hose along with a vacuum wand and floor tool. It operates at a quiet 65 dB level. The […]
Seal-Krete, a provider of concrete and masonry coatings manufactured by Convenience Products, now offers grab-and-go convenience in two premixed colors for Floor-Tex Textured Concrete Coating: Nantucket Gray and Wicker Brown. Floor-Tex is a premium acrylic paint that hides stains, discolorations and imperfections in concrete, which makes it a great coating […]
Although recent economic indicators point to a tempering of the United States economy, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) is maintaining its forecast for steady growth in construction and cement consumption during the next five years. A recent PCA forecast indicates a 7.9 percent increase in cement consumption for 2014, almost […]
Water Cannon, suppliers of industrial and commercial pressure washers, has introduced its Hot Water Diesel Pressure Washer, (product ID 18L34) powered by a Kohler KD 420ES electric-start 10-horsepower power plant with a 12-volt self-contained electrical system. The portable four-wheel push bar frame boasts 13-inch no-flat foam-filled tires. The efficient Beckett […]
Pecora introduces the XL-Perm Air, Vapor, and Water Barrier System, consisting of fully engineered and compatible products that work in tandem to provide complete protection for your building envelope. The four-step solution assures continuity of weatherproofing barrier systems. First, Pecora XL-Flash STPU Fast Curing Liquid Flashing and Joint Filler is […]
As we come out of the winter, I always deal with multiple polishing projects where the concrete was placed during cold temperatures. Although there are ACI standards for cold-weather placements, I still experience quite a few slabs that have issues related to cold weather.
Large maps in the school’s three outdoor courtyards give the elementary students some perspective of the world, our country and their state.
Hugo Bugg designed the Waterscape Garden, one of 16 show gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014, highlighting global water issues by mimicking nature’s way of slowing down water, set in an elegant environment.
Engrave-a-Crete Inc. has introduced the Spiider, a decorative concrete engraving tool that combines track-free cutting with extreme maneuverability to execute free-form artistic cuts. The Spiider is easy to use. Simply draw a design with chalk, position the Spiider, press on the spring-loaded cutting head, and go! Recent Engrave-A-Crete seminar attendees, […]
The developers of BuildingBlok announced the latest release of the affordable, cloud-based construction management platform that has experienced rapid adoption by small to mid-sized contractors. The BuildingBlok system revolutionizes the control of construction projects from start to close-out with a comprehensive suite of features that include invitations-to-bid, file manager, daily […]
