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The unique Poly Meta Forms system utilizes plastic forms in conjunction with steel stake pockets to help place all types of concrete. They are available as both straight and radius forms. These lightweight forms are easy to set, strip and transport. They are moisture-resistant, so they will not rot, splinter […]
Being successful in business, as in life, is knowing when to be right, and when to allow the other person their thoughts and views, especially when the “other” person is a potential or existing customer.
In this day and age, the almighty dollar seems to be the bottom line in any line of work. However, in concrete construction, there are too many dangers that lurk around every corner to not make safety a top concern.
A 16-foot-tall concrete wave? Concrete artists created this and more at a 15,000-square-foot skate park.
When this concrete was installed in 1927, the decision makers of this historic hotel wanted the assurance that the building would have the natural look so commonly seen in the High Sierras — and not the look of industrial concrete. And its still delighting guests to this day.
Reward Wall Systems recently named the recipients of the company’s 2006 Project Awards. An Outstanding Education award was given to Construction Supply Centers for the Timber Ridge Gymnasium in Winchester, Va. The project, a 28,000-square-foot gymnasium in a private school for troubled youth, was the first self-performed job by Ricketts […]
The University of Washington will host the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 20th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition June 14-16. Organized by the ASCE, the National Concrete Canoe Competition is made possible by sponsors, including founding sponsor Master Builders Inc., now the admixture business line of BASF. Co-sponsors are the […]
Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has partnered with J.D. Honigberg International Inc. to develop an international distributor network for Engrave-A-Crete products. Under the terms of the agreement J.D. Honigberg will interact with foreign prospects for Engrave-A-Crete, assisting with communication, international compliance requirements, and import and export requirements and intricacies. www.engraveacrete.com ww.jdhintl.com
Husqvarna has acquired King Concepts, an Australian company that manufactured and sold equipment and consumables for the floor preparation and concrete polishing markets. The King Concepts product line included polishing and grinding machines, dust collectors, and related diamond tools and consumables. Sales were conducted mainly in the United States and […]
How to prevent water damage from spoiling your project. Water is the enemy of decorative concrete. And the water can come from anywhere. Most often, it comes from irrigation sprinklers that are installed well after the concrete contractor is done.
