It wasn’t long after Shawn MacDonald heard about a promising new concrete floor restoration system that he encountered a project that figured to be a good candidate for putting the system to the test.
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Scoring and Staining Concrete for Geometric Designs
The idea that you can take three connected “squares,” change the color for all three and make them appear to be two walls and a floor is pretty cool.
New Phoenix Center Industry scorecard shows significant economic benefits from U.S. Aggregates Industry
To better understand the effect of the U.S. aggregates industry on the economy and jobs, the Phoenix Center released a new economic "Scorecard" entitled The Economic Impact of the Natural Aggregates Industry: A National, State, and County Analysis.
Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 2: Engineering and Steel
In Part 1, we showed how to construct a stunning 3-D miniature model of a project. Now it’s time to envision the artistic side and that starts with steel.
Polished Concrete Industry is not Sheltered from the Effects of Politics
As a consultant who works with contractors and manufacturers alike, I sometimes see things that aren’t typically discussed that I feel are important to share. So I’m going to attempt to tie together the various strings of thought on tax updates and how these will affect our industry specifically.
The 2016 Inductees
Dan Sieben, one of the founders of Bomanite, along with his Bomanite cohort, John “Jack” Dryden, are among the 2016 honorees. Joe Garceau of Butterfield Colors and George Lacker of GLC3 Concrete and Couture Concrete Systems round out this year’s selection. Sieben and Garceau were honored with plaques at a dinner Sept. 26 during the Concrete Decor Show events in San Diego. Lacker and Dryden were inducted posthumously.
Vertical Concrete Artistry, Part 3: Shotcrete
Glad you could join us again. It’s Shotcrete Day in sunny California. Dawn is just breaking as I arrive on site. Long before the residence comes into view, I see ready-mix concrete trucks down the block lining up in preparation for a big day.
5 Misconceptions About Insulated Concrete Forms and Blocks
Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and blocks are not new, but their sudden popularity and growth as a building material is. More builders and homeowners are choosing to build with ICFs than ever before, which has led rise to some questions and misconceptions about the material.
Concrete Products Work Best When Applied as a System
Products made by same manufacturer for concrete projects work best as a system.
Vertical Concrete Artistry Part 4: Waterproofing Vertical Concrete
Waterproofing may be the least sexy phase of construction, but it’s one of the most crucial. While there really isn’t any artistry involved, it’s easy to overlook the importance and just go through the motions.
