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Why the Smallest Choices Shape the Biggest Results At first glance, aggregates seem like background players in a concrete mix, just sand, stone, and gravel filling space. But to those who’ve spent their careers in decorative and architectural concrete, the truth is clear: aggregates are not filler. They are the […]
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Joe Primavera, who left us far too soon, on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Joe was a dedicated member of the ASCC through 2018, proudly representing Sundek, the company he loved. His passion for decorative concrete was unmatched, and as […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced the launch of its updated learning management system (LMS) for ACI University. The update is part of ACI’s ongoing commitment to providing the global concrete community with the highest-quality education and certification program preparation. The new ACI University is a user-friendly platform that […]
W. R. MEADOWS is proud to announce the release of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for 16 of our most widely used solutions. This marks a significant milestone in our long-term sustainability initiative, designed to increase product transparency and help customers meet their environmental goals. EPDs are comprehensive documents […]
Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, officially announces the launch of two category-redefining products: Hydro Ban 1, a single coat, trowel-applied waterproofing and crack isolation solution, and MultiMax 1, a premium-grade pre-mixed thinset and large and heavy tile (LHT) adhesive mortar. Each product marks […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced it will conduct multiple public seminars on ACI CODE-318-25 and ACI CODE-562-25 from September to November 2025. The seminars, “ACI 318-25: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” and “ACI 562-25: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures—Code Requirements and Commentary,” will be […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program recently announced the election of six new or returning members to its board of directors as well as six newly recognized honorary board members. “For almost 30 years, the leadership of the concrete industry has embraced and supported […]
Recent advances in self-healing concrete – based on fungi, bacteria, and even sunlight – have attracted widespread attention. However, a proven and available solution for self-healing, more sustainable concrete has enjoyed global success for over 50 years. Concrete is the single most widely used material in the world simply because […]
It’s Just Color… Right? To many clients—and even some specifiers—coloring concrete seems simple. Choose a swatch, pour the mix, and get the color you ordered. But those who work with decorative concrete know better. Achieving consistent, predictable, and lasting color isn’t just a matter of adding pigment. It’s a delicate […]
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is proud to unveil the winners of the 2025 CFA Projects of the Year and Professional Awards. These prestigious honors were presented in July during the 2025 CFA Concrete Foundations Convention (CFACON25), held in the historic town of Deadwood, S.D. The awards ceremony, which coincided […]
