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The Portland Cement Association has introduced Diseño y Control de Mezclas de Concreto, the Spanish edition of its premier publication, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. The Spanish edition includes information on construction practices and standards used in Latin America. This manual covers numerous topics on the most widely used […]
Lafarge North America has named Claude Bastien as president of the Northeast Region for the Cement Division. He previously served as president of Lafarge Construction Materials for the Eastern U.S. Region. Bastien will be based in the regional headquarters in Montréal, Québec, where he will oversee the production, sale and […]
Whether you’re evaluating a prospective client’s existing concrete for estimating purposes or you’re in the process of neutralizing a surface in preparation for resurfacing, Extech’s pH tester ExStik pH100 (aka the ExStik) is a fabulous tool for identifying problem areas. The “ExStik” can be calibrated to 4, 7 or and […]
After 32 years with concrete contractor Colorado Hardscapes and 10 years in charge of production, John Buteyn has moved to a new position within the company: senior technical manager. John’s past experience as production manager included such highly visible jobs as The Aurora Justice Center, The Broadmoor Hotel, Aspen Grove […]
Got cement? As of July, contractors are still saying, “No!” Strong demand and international demand for space on cargo ships have combined to create a concrete shortage in regions throughout the United States. And the crisis shows no signs of abating soon. The Associated General Contractors of America is forecasting […]
Bob Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete, the second book in the Bob Harris Decorative Concrete Collection, will be released in October, 2004. The fullcolor, fully illustrated guide provides concrete contractors with detailed information and practical tips for stamping concrete. The book shows contractors where to find good stamped concrete designs; […]
Asked to do the decorative concrete work for an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, cousins Doug and Scott Carlton thought it sounded like a worthwhile project. Their work on the show, seen by more than 13 million viewers, led to a flurry of media attention in the state of California.
If you want an all-encompassing guide to staining concrete floors, check out “Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete Interior Floors,” written by Bob Harris, founder and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Georgia.
The Sawtec CC-100 crack chaser is a high-productivity, walk-behind saw that cuts concrete or asphalt to a 1- inch depth.
The Blastrac Turbo-Vac II dust collection system is designed specifically for the concrete market. This very maneuverable, 68-pound vacuum uses twin 1 kilowatt motors for the highest pulling power available in its class. It handles dust generated during concrete grinding, planning, cleaning or cutting with ease.
