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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.

How to Measure RH in Concrete

Tools & Equipment Business & Technology Vol. 16 No. 1 - January 2016 by Jason Spangler Comments are Disabled

How valuable is 48 hours to you and your business? Can you put a price on it?

And does the price go up if you run into a moisture-related problem with a concrete slab in the later phases of a project?

5 Ways to Effectively Utilize Your Decorative Concrete Awards

Events & Recognition Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 8 - November/December 2015 by Karen Keyes Comments are Disabled

A stack of award submission requests are sitting on my desk staring me down and deadlines are popping up all over my calendar. Many associations and local, regional and national companies and groups in the decorative concrete realm host award programs to help recognize the best of the best.

How to Get Started in the Decorative Concrete Industry

Business & Technology Vol. 14 No. 5 - July 2014 by Doug Carlton Comments are Disabled

Far too many skilled decorative professionals falsely believe their success hinges on their expertise. Most feel the more they know about concrete counters, polishing or staining, the better their odds are of being viewed as successful artisans or, maybe better put, successful artisanal business owners. Sure, expertise is important, but it’s only a fraction of what you need.

Decorative Contractors and LEED Standards: Why You Should Take Notice

Building with Concrete Business & Technology Vol. 7 No. 5 - August 2007 by Ashley Katz Comments are Disabled

Green building has been making a lot of headlines lately — it seems as if you can’t turn on the TV, read a magazine or attend a conference without hearing about it. You have probably heard the buzz about LEED and wondered how this building rating system applies to you. Green building is the next step for the decorative contractor industry, and LEED will help you and your business take that step

10 Simple Ways to Efficiently Grow Your Company

Business & Technology Vol. 15 No. 7 - October 2015 by Will Mattingly Comments are Disabled

Growing your business on limited resources can seem daunting or nearly impossible, but it is achievable over time with hard work and a clear plan of action. Adding employees can be a tough idea to grasp, when considering additional payroll and human resources.