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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 […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), a global authority on concrete knowledge, announces a robust suite of resources to ensure contractors and professionals are well-equipped to overcome the challenges of hot weather concreting. Significant risks are possible to the quality and durability of concrete structures during hot weather concreting. High temperatures, […]
W. R. Meadows, a recognized leader in the construction materials industry, is proud to announce the launch of Cristallum, a premium-grade, clear, water-based concrete curing compound engineered to deliver outstanding performance while preserving the aesthetic appearance of freshly placed concrete. Cristallumis specifically designed for use on both interior and exterior, […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced that registration is open for the Fall 2025 ACI Concrete Convention in Baltimore, Md. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the convention will take place October 26 – 29, 2025. The official hotels for the ACI Concrete Convention are the Hilton […]
Part 1 Recap: A New Era of Concrete, New Risks Beneath the Surface In Part 1, we uncovered the hidden vulnerabilities of modern concrete — from mix designs and chemical admixtures to moisture movement and shrinkage. We explored how the quest for speed, sustainability, and strength often introduces risks that […]
OSHA statistics on back injuries are stark. One in five workplace injuries are back injuries. Every year, two million back injuries occur across the U.S., and roughly half of them – one million – are sustained in the workplace. Three-quarters of these workplace-related back injuries occur during a lifting task. […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced a record registration of more than 1,900 registrants for its global event, 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge. Now in its fifth year, this free, virtual conference brought together experts, professionals, and students worldwide for 24 continuous hours of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Each […]
Bon Tool Co., a leader in contractor‑grade hand tools, is proud to announce the release of RhinoBoard by Bon (Part 21‑369), a durable, job‑site optimized mortar board that raises the bar for safety, portability, and performance. Built to meet the needs of the modern mason, the RhinoBoard by Bon features: […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today that the printed version of ACI CODE-318-25: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary is now available. ACI CODE-318 is the document that presents the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public safety. It […]
