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Concrete is a hard, durable substance made up of cement, aggregate and water. Together, these ingredients form concrete, the largest volume-building material used worldwide. Cement acts as the binder, the fine medium. Coarse aggregate gives concrete its compressive strength. And water initiates and promotes the reactions that allow concrete to […]
The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021. This event was originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, Maryland. However, now that it is 100% virtual the event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while […]
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, like many jurisdictions around the country, needs billions of dollars to repair decaying infrastructure. Of urgent concern are structurally endangered pilings – the columns that hold up highways, bridges, piers, pipes, even buildings. One contractor in Houma had to repair a vulnerable water pumping station. He turned […]
To provide additional knowledge resources to members, ACI expands knowledge resources with new member benefits beginning January 1, 2021. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) members now have free access to all ACI University live webinars. Additionally, they have free access to 260+ on-demand courses, and also unlimited access to the […]
Concrete contractor Kimberley Robles credits Concrete Decor back in the early 2000s for developing her interests in decorative concrete. Back then, she was a journeyman cement mason and the magazine was just getting its legs. “That’s how I found out about all these cool products and how people used them,” […]
“The Confast Mushroom Head Anchor, a one-piece pre-expanded anchor for use in concrete, brick, block or stone, has now joined our online product inventory,” stated Bob Carlisle, the founder and president of Concrete Fasteners, Incorporated. “Customers may purchase this popular expansion anchor direct from the manufacturer and avoid inflated retail […]
No doubt, 2020 will be a year for the history books. Still, decorative concrete contractors must muster some sense of new hope and start gearing up for 2021. Each one of us must choose how we want to plan and prepare. And a 2021 marketing plan is the right place […]
In conjunction with Hanley Wood, Covestro announces the launch of a free continuing education opportunity. The course, titled “Exploring High-Performance Protective Coatings for Steel in Architectural Applications,” is available now. Continuing education by Covestro is a hallmark of the company and gives participants the chance to learn from an industry […]
After discovering adhesive, stop for a moment to wisely plan your next steps. Figuring out if the adhesive is hard and not tacky — or somewhat soft and a bit sticky — is crucial! It is imperative to determine this before removing adhesive from concrete. As soon as you discover […]
For founder and local Twin Cities resident, Matthew Hage, concrete isn’t just business, it’s a skill and craft his family has honed over generations. Today, Hage is the proud owner of “The Concrete Guy”, a leading custom concrete floor and concrete repair business serving the greater Twin City community. It’s […]
