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In Part 1, we discussed why you should enter decorative concrete award competitions. Now that we’ve established a “why,” let’s look at how we should go about it. First, identify your top awards programs you want to enter. Who is your audience and what types of projects are eligible? Once […]
When developers and REITs are defining the financial position of their multi-family investment opportunity, construction materials can be an afterthought in the overall planning process. And, when materials are factored into the equation, masonry construction is often overlooked. This due to the perception that concrete costs more and takes longer […]
Permit Us Now, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas and with a national presence, has announced its commitment to support National Women in Construction Week. Started in 1953, this event recognizes the role and contributions that women make in construction. March 7 to 13, 2021 is this year’s designated […]
We know that fogging lenses and an overall lack of comfort are the two main reasons that workers remove their eye protection. Brass Knuckle Spectrum (BKFLEX-4040N) helps solve it by bringing together flexible comfort and peak anti-fog protection for safety eyewear they’ll never want to take off. In fact, lens fogging is […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has embarked on a transformation to allow the next generation of leadership at Laticrete North America to step up. Ed Metcalf has been with the company for more than 35 years. He has served as president of […]
The decorative concrete industry continues to evolve. Subsequently, it’s exciting to see where it started and imagine where it’s headed. However, contractors often overlook one of our industry’s under-utilized evolutions — an array of gainful awards available when entering decorative concrete competitions. Many decorative concrete manufacturers have specific industry awards […]
Husqvarna Construction announces that the HTC products, services and solutions how have full integration into the global Husqvarna Construction offering to the surface preparation industry. The introduction of the rebranded range, promoted under the tagline “The Orange Evolution”, will enjoy ehancement with the launch of brand new products. By combining […]
To better serve the major industries in need of sustainable coatings, Ultra Durable Technologies (UDT) has expanded its list of industries served and created a new web page for each on the company’s websites. The eight industries in this new list are Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Transportation, Industrial, Government, Commercial and Residential. […]
To loosely quote Theodore Roosevelt, nothing in the world is worth doing unless it takes effort. Take for example the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas in San Diego, California, and its exquisitely stenciled polished concrete lobby. “This hotel was challenging, as are many high-end structures,” says Mona Kharouba, superintendent for […]
Dan Hooks, CERP (Certified Event Rental Professional), president and CEO of Party Reflections, in Charlotte, N.C., is now the 59th president of the board of directors for the American Rental Association (ARA), an international trade association serving the equipment and event rental industry. As president, Hooks will assume a key role […]
