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Today, consumers have options galore when it comes to transforming plain-gray concrete slabs into colorful floors. Choices include broadcasting chips onto an epoxy basecoat. They also include spraying the epoxy with a specially blended material to achieve a terrazzo-like appearance. Typically achieved with vinyl flakes, multicolored floors are gaining a […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group released their March economic update. The update focuses on the impacts of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The update also discusses how latest round of fiscal stimulus will provide positive support for key macroeconomic indicators and prevent the […]
The global stain resistant coatings market is projected to witness impressive growth, while recovering at quite a rapid pace from the temporary setbacks suffered in 2020. Despite sluggish growth during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak, the architectural and textile sectors are in the recovery phase. They are also creating a new […]
Kraft Tool Co. is proud to introduce its 2021 catalog including products from its signature brands Gator Tools, Sands Level & Tool Co., Superior Tile Cutter, and W. Rose. Explore the variety of professional products Kraft Tool Co. has to offer for all areas of construction trades including concrete, asphalt, […]
A glove’s most critical wear area is located in the curve between the thumb and forefinger. Constant gripping and abrasion slowly wears it down, like the steady trickle of a river carves a canyon between mountains. Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR3520 is a cut-resistant glove offering high dexterity that protects this […]
The American Shotcrete Association (ASA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2020 ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. The recipients were honored at the 16th Annual ASA Awards Celebration held virtually this year due to COVID-19. The Awards Celebration was hosted by Charles Hanskat, ASA Executive Director, and also […]
Built as a boarding house in 1876, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa now occupies an entire city block in Riverside, California. The pandemic provided an ideal opportunity for it to make repairs and upgrade the property. Photos courtesy of Mission Inn Hotel & Spa To simply call the Mission […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has expanded its NXT product line with the release of two high-performance self-leveling underlayments (SLU), NXT Level Plus and NXT Level Flow. NXT Level Plus is an advanced SLU that pours directly over more compromised substrates than […]
The end of the coronavirus pandemic is in sight for Americans. However, the country is still not quite ready for large-scale gatherings. This is especially true in small spaces like private homes. For lovers of architecture and design, however, the Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS) is presenting their signature […]
GatorBar is proud to announce it has received the composite rebar industry’s first ICC‐ES report, ESR‐4526, for structural applications. International Code Council ICC‐ES evaluation reports certify, in conjunction with independent, international accredited, university level testing, that products are compliant with 2021 and 2018 International Building Codes (IBC) and International Residential […]
