The last SPARC class date for the remainder of 2006 is November 14-17. The Surface Preparation Academic Resource Center is a surface preparation training program taught by factory experts skilled in Blastrac equipment and Sawtec hand tools. It is a comprehensive training program on popular surface preparation methods and equipment. […]

Six concrete contractors from across the nation have signed up as new licensees for Lithocrete, a unique architectural concrete paving system that has been widely used in commercial and institutional projects throughout the western U.S. There are now 18 Lithocrete licensees from New York to the Philippines, and several other […]

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted new Emissions Factor, AP-42, data for “concrete batching,” located in Chapter 11.12. The changes are a direct result of new data gathered through an RMC Research Foundation study that demonstrated that air emissions from ready mixed concrete manufacturing were significantly lower than […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has also announced the first annual Concrete Countertop Industry Conference, to be held November 6-7 in Raleigh, N.C. The conference is geared towards contractors who are interested in learning about all of the resources currently available for making concrete countertops. Exhibitors will include manufacturers of materials […]

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) will hold its 35th annual convention at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa on Ka’anapali Beach in Maui, Hawaii from February 22-27. The two previous conventions in Hawaii have attracted record attendance, as this location seems to be the preferred spot for CSDA […]

New association for countertop pros The Concrete Countertop Institute announces the formation of the new Concrete Countertop Society, a group of concrete countertop professionals who want to be successful at concrete countertops and help the industry grow. The Concrete Countertop Society’s mission is to help members keep up with the […]

ACI’s fall convention will take place in Denver from November 5-9. The convention, with the theme “COLORado Concrete,” will highlight the versatility and value of decorative and architectural concrete as well as the importance of concrete as a green and sustainable construction material. More than 200 meetings are planned, 32 […]

Blastrac introduces three new products. The Blastrac 1-8DPS30 is a selfpropelled, 8-inch shot blasting system, used to prepare concrete surfaces prior to the application of paint, coatings or overlays. For jobs up to 8,000 square feet, the shot-blast system strips, cleans and profiles in one step. The unit’s drive motor […]

Seal-Krete’s Commercial Grade Waterproofer is a high-solid, siliconized, acrylic blend designed to protect and strengthen bare, porous concrete and masonry, such as split-face or fluted concrete block. The waterproofer is 25 percent solids, and provides a tough, breathable film that will not yellow. In addition, it meets ASTM SS-W-110-C for […]

Shave Away Europe now offers Complete Dustless Systems for many of the everyday jobs performed by the decorative installer. Systems are available for grinding with both 4 1/2-inch and 7- inch diamond wheels as well as scoring, cutting and creating faux grout lines. Each system contains everything the installer needs […]