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Nine Tips for Not Getting Lost in Translation
Today’s global economy means companies are doing business all over the world, which often requires marketing materials or websites to be available in multiple languages and producing content in several languages may help attract clients who don’t speak English as their primary language.
Understanding the Components of Polishing Newly Placed Concrete
Today, most slabs are finished using mechanical trowels for the body of the slab and hand trowels for the edges. There are two basic types of mechanical trowels: walk-behinds and ride-ons.
Concrete Countertop Overlays are Finding Favor with Homeowners
Decorative concrete has become increasingly popular with every passing year, and has evolved from primarily flooring products to use in walls, showers and countertops. Because of the increased popularity in decorative concrete, the used of overlays has grown as well and they have a lot of advantages.
Managing Your Decorative Concrete Business for Profit
By my estimation, nearly 80 percent of all decorative concrete businesses fail to reach full earning potential, thanks to some form of mismanagement. Don’t feel bad. This percentage elevates when we combine all other construction trades into the equation.
Magicraftsman: Roch Fautch, Spokane, Washington
Growing up in the mountains on a remote piece of property near Spokane, Washington, was just the setting needed to instill a limitless imagination, work ethic and determination into Roch (pronounced Rock) Fautch.
Epic Concrete Derby Cars
50 concrete-minded attendees gathered for a healthy dose of fun and some hands-on creating so they could learn about materials and techniques to improve their style and technical skill.
Field Recon App Makes Quick Work of Jobsite Data
Is your business losing money by employees not documenting the work they are doing? Here is an app that can help.
Be a Salesman not a Talesman and Sell More Concrete
There are many stereotypes associated with sales professionals. There’s the slick-dealing used-car salesman type who makes people feel suspicious. There’s the natural-born salesman who walks into the room and is instantly everyone’s new best friend, with talents in every area and the best jokes. Then, there’s the talesman, the unknowingly annoying salesman.
Curing Newly Placed Concrete and Finished Concrete Slabs (Part 2 of 3)
Curing is an integral part of the concrete placement process. When portland cement and water mix, they activate a process called “hydration.”
Recent
Sika Launches SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a fast set adhesive for EIFS installation
ACI Launches Mentorship Program for Young Members
How Admixture Technology Enhances Decorative Concrete Performance
Introducing Collomix XQ: A New Era of Innovation Begins
American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
