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Fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete to shotcrete. Fibers make concrete resistant to cracking from plastic and drying shrinkage, leading to a durable product with a longer lifespan. Some fiber types even greatly reduce construction time and, in some applications, […]
Home prices are wobbling, new construction rates are stalling, unemployment figures are rising, and credit markets remain frozen. It’s pretty much the definition of a perfect storm for the construction industry and retailers alike. “Not much of anything is selling right now,” observes Brad Struiksma, purchasing manager for the 10-store […]
There is something that could be said about the connection between wine and the invention of a great idea. This certainly holds true for Bob Harris, president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. During a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Lee Ann, he was discussing the current stamped concrete […]
Blastrac – Diamatic BMGP-600-R Blastrac has integrated its recently developed POD (Point of Development) Technology into a new high-performance grinding and polishing machine” the Diamatic BMGP-600-R. The Diamatic BMGP-600-R features a proprietary 208/220-volt, 7.5-horsepower single-phase motor. The motor delivers a tooling speed of 400 rpm. Dust extraction occurs through a […]
Versatile launched its new 5055 Polyurea Primer, a fast-drying, two-component primer designed to have great adhesion to concrete and provide a good basecoat to broadcast decorative flakes. Known for their expertise in epoxy “wicking” technology, Versatile developed this polyurea primer with the goal of having better adhesion to concrete than […]
Western Specialty Contractors – Cleveland Branch recently installed a concrete equipment pad to support Tap Packaging + Design’s newest printing machine. The industrial printing facility has been based in the Cleveland area for nearly 120 years. Located in a 208,000-square-foot modern production facility, Tap offers a variety of equipment and […]
Versatile has increased the stock of its 4930 Polyurea Crack and Spall Filler due to its popularity. Increasing the stock allows Versatile to execute its goal to ship the product out to customers the same day they order it. Versatile’s Polyurea Crack & Spall Filler is a low-viscosity, two-component repair […]
Informa Markets’ World of Concrete, the world’s largest tradeshow fostering the growing concrete and masonry construction industries, concluded its 49th annual event held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 48,009 registered professionals, heavy foot traffic on the show floor and over 120 countries in attendance, the World of […]
What happens when two skilled craftsmen get together on a project? In the case of a new home built in 2022 in La Porte, Indiana, the results turned out spectacular. Mike Belzowski, owner of Belzowski Woodwork & Design in Michigan City, Indiana, served as the project’s designer and contractor. And […]
Trade shows are designed to introduce people to new products, new ideas and new opportunities. And World of Concrete is no exception. One of 2023’s newcomers was an idea-come-opportunity: the Women’s Association of Concrete Professionals (WACP). Although officially founded in late April 2022, discussions between founders Sarah Bryan and Lee […]
