On May 28, 2014, The Wall Street Journal’s “Real Time Economics” blog posted an article stating that construction loan volume is rebounding after a steep decline. According to the article, U.S. construction lending is seeing a slow, steady recovery much like what the rest of the nation’s economy is experiencing. […]

The International Concrete Polishing and Staining Conference (ICPSC) recently announced changes to its conference schedule. The organization will postpone its next conference until fall 2015. During this time ICPSC will be forming an advisory board of manufacturers, contractors and industry leaders to best reflect the growth and evolution of the […]

Ardex has introduced a revolutionary system to control moisture in new or existing concrete slabs, address tolerance and surface finish issues and eliminate the disparity between Divisions Three and Nine, while expediting construction schedules. Called Ardex Concrete Management System, or ACMS, the system addresses these challenges through a novel specifiable […]

The Concrete Polishing Association of America (CPAA) has announced a new president. Chad Gill, president of Concreate Inc., in Midlothian, Virginia, was elected by the CPAA board of directors at its annual board meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, before the 2014 World of Concrete show. Gill has been a member […]

T.B. Penick & Sons Inc., which is headquartered in San Diego, California, has announced a new satellite office in Hayward, California. This new office will allow Penick to bring their construction expertise to the Bay Area and have a local and active presence in the community. Scott Carter has been […]

Prosoco has recently hired two new regional sales managers, Scott Sellers for the Great Lakes region and Zak Wilske for the South. From his home base in Racine, Wisconsin, Sellers will serve customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and eastern Missouri. With an extensive background in waterproofing, his primary focus will […]

Aztec Products has unveiled the Answer dust-control floor buffer and burnisher. It is certified under the EPA, CARB, LEED and GS42 programs for indoor use in approved areas. The new Answer DC, with its vacuum system, improves indoor air quality by containing air particulates. It is available in 21-inch and […]

Sto Corp. has introduced StoCoat Metallic, which incorporates mica, metallic particles and pigments into a superior coating that creates the look of a substantive metal surface. StoCoat Metallic is available in 10 colors, with custom colors available to ensure an aesthetic fit for any project. The coating is water-based and […]

DSM announced today that its ecofriendly line of UVolve Instant Floor Coatings has received NSF registration (NSF Nonfood Compounds R2 category) for incidental food contact, making UVolve an efficient and highly sustainable solution for food and beverage facilities where processing, handling, packaging and storage occurs, including restaurants, grocery stores and […]

Citadel Polyurea Coatings has launched the Medici Polyurea Colour Coating System. This new system is capable of utilizing two colors in a unique pattern to produce a natural appearance with minimal effort, providing an elegant look simulating marble, slate or any stone. At the core of the system is Citadel’s […]