Artist Robin Vella, his crew of designers, Spec West employees and industry insiders gathered with Estrella Shorey Feb. 19, 2008, at Spec West’s Rancho Cordova location for the unveiling of a decorative concrete bench honoring Bill Shorey, “The Color Man,” who passed away early last year. Bill Shorey worked as […]

Elotex, a business unit of National Starch and Chemical Co., has introduced Elotex ERA100, a redispersible powder additive designed to eliminate primary efflorescence in stuccos, tile grouts, skim coats, cement powder paints and other cement-based mortar systems. A highly active, resin-based antiefflorescence compound, Elotex ERA100 exhibits good mixing properties, is […]

The new Husky Mechanical Carpenter Pencil is equipped with Dura Lead, which requires no sharpening. Dura Lead can be quickly shaped by rubbing it on a piece of sandpaper, concrete floor or any abrasive material. This allows the user to get closer to a speed square than with any other […]

Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing has introduced a new waterproofing coating product: Barricoat. Barricoat is a water-based asphalt emulsion modifiEd with a blend of synthetic rubbers and special additives. When sprayed on, it forms a monolithic, highly flexible membrane that cures fast. Designed as a waterproofing and vapor retardant membrane, it […]

A commercial-grade, easy-to-apply epoxy floor coating used in more than 8,000 automotive dealerships is now being marketed by UCoat It America LLC to the construction industry overall. The UCoat It water-based epoxy coating system is a proprietary formula that does not require application by specialized contractors. All UCoat It floor […]

The award-winning Xtra Flex forming system from Metal Forms Corp. is now available for forming concrete 12 inches high. The original system was introduced in heights of 4 inches and 6 inches for forming the tight curves often encountered in constructing concrete walks, patios, curbs and decorative flatwork. The forms […]

VIC International has introduced Extended Life Floor Cleaner and Conditioner, which uses a unique combination of natural ingredients to form a water-soluble and dirt-repellent barrier on polished concrete. In wet applications, the product utilizes special fatty acids to lubricate the polishing friction, thus providing longer life to diamond elements and […]

Building project teams pursuing certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Building Rating System can now peruse the Innovation & Design Credit Catalog, a listing of proven green building strategies that have been utilized by LEED Certified projects. The LEED Rating System is the USGBC’s voluntary building certification program […]

Reward Wall System’s Web site has a new look. The site guides visitors through an introduction to working with insulating concrete forms and leads seasoned professionals directly to the information they need. The site features a building professionals’ section for contractors, distributors and architects that provides quick links to installation […]

FMI’s third edition of “Strategic Planning for Contractors: The Guide to Superior Management Performance” is now available. Written by Hank Harris, president and managing director of FMI, the book offers advice and tips on applying strategy and strategic thinking to the management of a construction organization. Covering a variety of […]