Although the United States economy is not technically in a recession, an increasing unemployment rate, higher inflation, and negative consumer sentiment will combine to have lingering negative effects on cement consumption and the construction industry, according to the latest Portland Cement Association forecast of cement, concrete, and construction. The PCA […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
Concrete Decor is the industry’s go-to source, so be sure to look here for all the breaking news and trends in the decorative concrete industry.
2009 convention slated for Cancun
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has announced that its 37th annual convention will be held March 3-8 in Cancun, Mexico. The CSDA 2009 Convention will open with a presentation on “Leadership in the Changing World” by keynote speaker Robert Stevenson. Stevenson has owned and sold companies internationally, held positions […]
ACI announces fall seminars
The American Concrete Institute will offer four educational seminars this fall to help concrete professionals remain up to date on concrete construction and technology. The four seminars are Changes in 318-08 Building Code, Seismic Design of Liquid-Containing Concrete Structures, Troubleshooting Concrete Construction and Construction of Concrete Slabs on Ground. In […]
Legacy Society provides donor opportunities
The ACI Foundation, a subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has announced the launch of the Concrete Legacy Society, which provides ACI members and concrete industry supporters the opportunity to name ACI and its foundation in a number of planned giving programs. Through the Concrete Legacy Society, donors will be […]
ACI Releases Five new publications
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of five new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on concrete-related information and technology. The new publications are: Guide for Concrete Construction Quality Systems in Conformance with ISO 9001 (121R-08), Guide for Conducting a Visual Inspection of Concrete in Service (201.1R-08), Guide […]
Discover “The Spirit of Concrete” at fall convention
The American Concrete Institute will host the ACI Convention Nov. 2-6 in St. Louis, Mo. This fall’s convention, with the theme “The Spirit of Concrete,” will provide attendees with many opportunities to view exhibits, attend meetings and sessions, network with concrete professionals from all over the world, and participate in […]
SureCrete.TV now online
SureCrete Design Products has unveiled SureCrete.TV, a new online tool to see new products and techniques in video format. Currently, there are eight different videos available on the website, with themes ranging from “Water-Based Eco-Stain Application” to “Bending Cement into a Wood Table.”
W.R. Meadows Inc. launches green building web pages
W.R. Meadows has launched a green building section on its Web site to help building professionals develop environmentally sustainable construction projects with W.R. Meadows products. This section incorporates information on LEED, W.R. Meadows’ environmentally friendly products, green project profiles and links to green news. The LEED Information describes how the […]
A biodegradable plastic drop cloth from Trimaco
The EcoDrop Biodegradable Plastic Drop Cloth from Trimaco LLC is made of a unique plastic that, when discarded in soil in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen, will biodegrade, decomposing into simple materials found in nature. The first of its kind in the industry, the EcoDrop Biodegradable Plastic Drop […]
Chem Link offers new sealant color, data guide
Chem Link Inc. has released a new Stone color of its NovaLink SL (Self- Leveling Construction Sealant). The new color is designed to match aged concrete. Applicators may now choose Product News between Stone and Gray. The company is able to provide custom colors when given sufficient lead time and […]