The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association and Occupational Safety and Health Administration invite World of Concrete 2007 attendees to a free seminar, Outreach Programs for Construction, on January 24 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The seminar is presented by OSHAs director of the Offi ce of Construction Services, Stewart […]
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.
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Construction Specifications Institute CSI announces new professional education program
The Construction Specifi cations Institute has initiated the development of its new Construction Education Network (CEN), the fi rst of its kind to offer a comprehensive provider program that encompasses the complete building industry spectrum, from architects and engineers to building owners and contractors to product manufacturer representatives. The CEN […]
More new references for concrete professionals
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of four new publications. SP-237 CD-ROM: Finite Element Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures This CD-ROM is a collection of 19 papers presented at a 2003 workshop in Maui. Topics include the development and validation of plain, reinforced, and fi ber-reinforced concrete constitutive […]
New cut stone edging for concrete
Butterfield Color has developed Cantilevered Cut Stone Step & Form Liners for use in decorative hardscapes and paving. The form-liner tools allow a rough cut stone texture to be transferred to tread edges, corners, and risers of castin- place steps. They can also be effectively used for countertops, pool coping […]
A new product for an old look
Legacy Decorative Concrete Systems Inc., a subsidiary of Solomon Colors Inc. that manufactures concrete resurfacing and restoration products, recently launched Tinté DAcqua, a full line of innovative water-based stains. Tinté DAcqua stains achieve a very natural appearance on concrete fl oors and other porous mediums. Users can create unique coloring […]
Green stripper gets tougher
Back to Nature’s Tough2-Strip has all the advantages of Multi-Strip, yet takes it one step farther. Where speed of removal is critical, a lighter coat of Tough2-Strip will remove one to four layers in 15 minutes to four hours. For tougher jobs or coatings, a heavier application will remove up […]
A barrier from the elements
Northwestern Ohio Foam Products, which manufactures high-performance insulation materials and building products, has released MicroLT, a cost-effective, high-performance reflective foil radiant barrier and vapor retarder that is designed to reflect radiant energy and retard moisture migration in a building. The core of the product is made of flexible two-ply polypropylene […]
The effects are real
Faux Effects International Inc. has introduced RsCrete, a patent-pending durable finish that’s ideal for both interior and exterior decorative concrete applications. RsCrete incorporates superior advanced polymer technology that is formulated to work in environments that require a highly durable finish. RsCrete is translucent, yet tintable and versatile. All RsCrete grades […]
Xtreme dust collectors
CDCLarue Industries Inc. is set to debut two new dust collection machines at the upcoming 2007 World of Concrete. The PB1500X and PB2500X are the first dust collection machines that allow the user to discard and remove dust and debris while the machine is running, and the first to continue […]
Little Red WNS 2220 Portable Vacuum by Ruwac
Ruwac has introduced the durable, fully portable, dual-motor Little Red WNS 2220 vacuum for the concrete industry. As Ruwac’s most compact machine, Little Red is easy to use for picking up both concrete chips and fine powders. Additionally, the Little Red WNS 2220 is adaptable for use with vacuum assist […]