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A Volatile Issue: A Breakdown of VOCs

Safety Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by William D. Palmer Jr. Comments are Disabled

There’s no way around the fact that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are nasty stuff. They smell bad, they are highly flammable, they damage the atmosphere, and they can be acutely toxic to human and other living beings.

Allen introduces Mechanical Super Pro Rider

The Allen MSP 445 is a new mechanical-drive riding trowel in the Mechanical Super Pro series from Allen Engineering Corp. Features include a 40-horsepower engine, new torque-converter clutch system and an improved weight-to-horsepower ratio. The machine also offers manual steering and pitch controls, rotor speeds of up to 165 revolutions […]

What You Need to Know about Life-cycle Assessments When Building Green

Business & Technology Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by William D. Palmer Jr. Comments are Disabled

The U.S. Green Building Council’s research suggests that a quarter of new buildings that have been certified in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program do not save as much energy as their designs predicted, and most do not track ongoing energy consumption. These findings don’t generate a lot of confidence among the public in green building.

In a Hurry? Preparation and Timing are Everything with Fast-Drying, Self-Leveling Concrete Toppings

Vol. 2 No. 2 - April/May 2002 Concrete Overlays & Toppings by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

When time is of the essence, fast-drying, self-leveling toppings can be the ideal solution.

Augmented Reality Meets Concrete

Business & Technology Vol. 17 No. 6 - August/September 2017 by K. Schipper Comments are Disabled

Once upon a time, and not so very long ago, a large segment of business was conducted in person or via a hard-wired telephone, and pencil and paper were the order of the day. An adding machine handled simple math functions, and an electric typewriter in the office was high tech.

20-foot Carved Concrete Fireplace Stands Out in Parade of Homes

Building with Concrete Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 7 - October 2017 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

When Troy Lemon the concrete sculptor met up with Troy Wolfiss the home builder, a fireplace of great proportions ensued. Wolfiss, owner of Artisan Craft Homes, busily designed his new home which would be part of the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids’ Spring Parade of Homes.

ConcreteNetwork.com: Everything You Wanted to Know About Concrete, But Didn’t Know Who To Ask

Vol. 1 No. 4 - Winter 2001 Special Features by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Back in 1999 when Jim Peterson was attending his umpteenth World of Concrete showcase, he was intrigued with the array of new concrete-related products that he saw in Las Vegas. Yet he was even more amazed that there wasn’t a central clearinghouse that building industry types could tap into to learn more about these new products and techniques once the show was over.

Concrete Countertop Solutions Names Winners of Photo Contest

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Events & Recognition Press Releases Concrete Countertops by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Concrete Countertop Solutions, headquartered in Scott Township, Pennsylvania, received more than 400 images in its recent photo contest that commended quality craftsmanship and creativity in projects that featured various Z-form components and products.

Polypropylene brush for use on the Wagman Revolution System

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Tools & Equipment Press Releases by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Wagman Metal Products Inc., the global leader in power trowel replacement blades, pans and innovative trowel attachments for scrubbing, stripping, and polishing, introduces a new polypropylene brush.

Crack Chaser Blade in 4 in diameter and there is an arbor for all popular right angle grinders.

Pearl Abrasive Concrete Crack-Chaser Blade

Vol. 1 No. 1 - February 2001 Tools & Equipment by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Crack-Chaser Blade from Pearl Abrasive Company was designed for more efficient cleaning, routing and repairing of cracks in concrete. The diamond segments are sintered to the core in a V-shaped pattern, leaving a clean groove for filling.