Volunteers from the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and the Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) traveled to Detroit, Mich., March 11-12, 2021, to complete a community project for the Durfee Innovation Society at the Life Remodeled building.
Paul Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia, MI was the project manager for the installation at the Life Remodeled building. The project scope was to apply a four – color metallic epoxy coating to resemble water, to a concrete slab in an old pool that had been filled in, with special effects on steps and a ramp. The revived area will serve as an event space.
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Materials were donated by The Euclid Chemical Co., Increte, and H & C Decorative Concrete Products (Sherwin-Williams). Labor was provided by Albanelli Cement Contractors, Birmingham Decorative Concrete, Leeds, AL; BORIDE Engineered Abrasives, Traverse City, MI; Concrete Marketing Crew, Parkland, FL; Concrete Mystique Engraving, Nashville, TN; Hyde Concrete, Pasadena, MD; Innovative Chemical Products, Ft. Worth, TX; Modern Concrete, East Providence, RI; Sundek National Accounts, Arlington, TX; and Transhield/TopCure, Elkhart, IN.
The Durfee Innovation Society exists to create substantial and impactful opportunities for Detroit children, families, and single adults while advancing collaboration among eight major sectors (arts, business, education, faith – based, government, human services, media, and philanthropy) in the city and its surrounding suburbs.
Life Remodeled focuses on the intentional and equitable revitalization of Detroit neighborhoods distinguished by significant need and hope, forming long-term relationships and partnerships.
The DCC is the only professional organization that dedicates itself to focusing on the issues, trends and work of the decorative concrete industry. It also dedicates itself to meeting the needs of the contractors who pursue this specialty market.
Made up of decorative concrete contractors that install decorative concrete, manufacturers, and other interested parties, the mission of the DCC is “Advancing Decorative Concrete Contractors Through Education and Networking.”
About the MAC
The MAC board advises ASCC on matters relating to associate membership and also suggests methods of adding value to all membership opportunities.
About the DCC
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) is the only professional organization that dedicates itself to focusing on the issues, trends and also the work of the decorative concrete industry. Additionally, they aim to meet the needs of the contractors who pursue this specialty market.
Decorative concrete contractors who install decorative concrete, manufacturers, and also other interested parties make up the DCC. Their mission is “Advancing Decorative Concrete Contractors Through Education and Networking.”
Decorative Concrete Council members provide insight into the important work of decorative concrete contractors. In addition, the group also advances the industry through discussions, training, networking and events.
About ASCC
The ASCC is a non-profit organization that dedicates itself to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete. They also provide them with a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry, such as architects, specifiers and distributors. There are approximately 740 member companies in both the United States and 14 foreign countries. For more information visit the website at www.ascconline.org or you can also call (866) 788-2722.
