International Concrete Repair Institute has launched the association’s first complete certification program — the Slab Moisture Testing Technician Certification, Grade I. The purpose of this program is to help improve the performance of concrete-slab moisture testing in the United States, resulting in more consistent, accurate results that will help flooring […]

Concrete Coatings of Georgia Inc. has introduced a two-part coating primarily designed to coat wood decks. Aspecto-Coat adheres to wooden substrates, creating a cementitious overlay coating that protects and refurbishes old decks. Aspecto-Coat moves, bends and breathes to make the substrate and overlay act as one. Aspecto-Coat is intended to […]

The American Shotcrete Association is now accepting applications for graduate scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The purpose of the ASA Graduate Scholarship Program is to attract, identify and assist outstanding graduate students pursuing careers in the field of concrete with a significant interest in the shotcrete process. One scholarship […]

Increte Systems has released Increte Weld LV Crack Repair, a fast-setting, high-strength crack repair epoxy. Increte Weld LV Crack Repair is a 100- percent solids, rapid-cure epoxy compound that is compatible for use with cementitious overlays and toppings. Packaged as a twoin- one cartridge, it is sold in individual 10- […]

Helix PolySpartic 65 SB from ChemSystems Inc. is a twopart polyaspartic aliphatic polyurea sealer/finish coating for decorative and protective applications. Helix PolySpartic 65 SB is unique in that it is a multiuse 65 percent solids coating. Being self-priming, the material can be applied in single or multiple coats by brush, […]

The ACI Foundation has announced the winners of its fellowship and scholarship program for students whose studies relate to the concrete industry. Winners for the 2010-2011 academic year are: Matthew Fournier, University of Minnesota-Duluth, ACI Elmer Baker Student Fellowship; K.V. Harish, Clemson University, BASF Construction Chemicals Student Fellowship; Christopher Shearer, […]

GG VO-Seal from GG Innovative Products is a low-VOC, environmentally safe waterborne acrylic clear sealer for all concrete and cementitious toppings. It is UV-protected, making it ideal for exterior applications as well as interior applications. GG VO-Seal is resistant to water, food spills, chemicals and greases. It is also antibacterial […]

Innotech Stain-Guard has been added to Innotech’s product line. Innotech Stain- Guard is a high-gloss protective coating for polished concrete. It’s made from a unique blend of specially selected micropolymer hybrids designed to form a durable highgloss microfinish on and in polished concrete. Innotech Stain-Guard develops rapid hardness, scratch, scuff […]

The American Concrete Institute has three new publications available: Advances in the Material Science of Concrete CD-ROM (SP-270); Report on the Foundations for Static Equipment (351.2R-10); and Guide to Design of Slabson- Ground (360R-10). ? (248) 848-3800 ? www.concrete.org