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Business & Technology

From self-cleaning and self-repairing to bendable and glowing, concrete is constantly evolving, regularly bringing technologically improved products to market.

Data Loggers Available to Track Relative Humidity and Temperature

Tools & Equipment Business & Technology Vol. 18 No. 5 - July 2018 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

In an effort to help contractors resolve moisture-related problems in concrete, Wagner Meters and Tramex are introducing new monitoring devices to track and document relative humidity and temperatures at a job site.

The Concrete Decor Show’s Legacy of Giving Back at The Julian Center

Events & Recognition Business & Technology Training & Education Vol. 15 No. 8 - November/December 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Since the first Concrete Decor Show in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2010, the goal has been to provide world-class training opportunities for decorative concrete professionals while also leaving behind something tangible for the hosting community.

Self-Cleaning Concrete using Photocatalysts

Building with Concrete Business & Technology Vol. 5 No. 4 - August/September 2005 by Michael Chusid Comments are Disabled

This photocatalyst reacts to light and breaks down dirt, mold and pollution. It keeps concrete clean and cleans up the air at the same time!.

Transitioning to Decorative Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 6 No. 4 - August/September 2006 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Transitioning to Decorative Concrete Doug Carlton of Carlton Concrete offers sound advice on how to transition your structural concrete business into one that specializes in decorative concrete applications.

The Art of Bidding and Estimating a Decorative Concrete Job

Business & Technology Vol. 6 No. 4 - August/September 2006 by Wendy Ardolino Comments are Disabled

Protect your business with these proven techniques for pricing jobs.

Decorative Concrete Dangers, Part 1: Surviving the Slowdown

Business & Technology Vol. 6 No. 6 - December 2006/January 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

"Decorative Dangers": The housing market slowdown, and how to survive it. Keeping your decorative concrete business profitable during periods of economic slowdown.

Organization at the Decorative Concrete Job

Tips & How-Tos Building with Concrete Business & Technology Concrete Placing Vol. 7 No. 1 - February 2007 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

This column is all about stacking the deck in our favor. You have probably noticed there are few safety nets in this business, which validates the importance of doing everything possible to control the controllable. Ask any successful decorative contractor and I will bet there is at least one thing they all have in common: organization.

Marketing Your Work With Photos

Tips & How-Tos Business & Technology Vol. 7 No. 1 - February 2007 by Steven Ochs Comments are Disabled

In today’s world, we tend not to listen anymore. There are so many of us, we are all talking, and our words have become background noises for the stimuli that really distract us. If you want to say something today, you have to use the language that transcends culture, geography, and time. You have to use imagery.

Relationship Marketing to Grow Your Business

Business & Technology Vol. 7 No. 4 - June/July 2007 by Brian Nolan Comments are Disabled

Decades ago our country moved from an industrial economy to a service-based economy. More recently, that service-based economy has further evolved into an experience-based economy. Customers are wanting — and businesses are providing — an added experience and feel to compliment customer service.