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A random sampling of concrete countertops created across the country display the ingenuity of a cadre of today’s decorative concrete artisans. Read on for an overview of three projects: One up on granite Shane Moseley, a concrete artisan by trade, moonlights as a graphic artist in his spare time. So […]
The 8th edition of Concrete Show South East Asia will take place September 15-18, 2020 in Jakarta. The Organizer is PT. Pamerindo Indonesia. Merebo Messe International based in Hamburg/Germany is in charge of the “Europe, America & Australia/NZ Pavilion” dedicated to companies, associations, chambers and also trade press of these […]
Concrete Decor has made some great improvements this year that I’d like to share with you. In May we launched the new website, ConcreteDecor.net. The change included some big improvements. Among them is improved organization of our content so you can more quickly find what you’re looking for. Concrete Decor […]
Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. Recently, its artificial intelligence (AI) program, Roxi, has been trained with the help of Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) funding to reduce cement usage on construction job sites during concrete testing. This AI technology takes aim at reducing CO2 pollution on […]
The RedHead Trubolt+ wedge anchor is a heavy-duty fastener for anchoring to the numerous concrete base materials commonly found in infrastructures. It features a high strength steel body for dependable results. One of the most significant features of this versatile concrete fastener is that has the approval to meet all […]
LafargeHolcim in the US announced the opening of a new solar field next to its Holcim Hagerstown Cement Plant in Maryland. This will provide clean, renewable energy for the facility’s operations. The company is seizing this opportunity at a time when solar is booming across both residential and non-residential sectors. […]
With endless options, decorative concrete contractors often feel intimidated by what to create on video and how to get started. The ability to use videos to attract business is imperative in our ever-growing social media world. In this second part of a two-part article, you’ll learn about two more videos […]
There are many benefits associated with cleaning between diamond tool grits. These include: Always having a clean job site. It’s professional, more efficient, shows you care and gives the crew a morale boost! Allows for easier inspection. Inspecting the floor for random scratches between grits allows you to catch a […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s Cement Manufacturers, launched a new promotion initiative emphasizing the sustainable benefits of portland-limestone cement (PLC). PLC, engineered with more limestone, performs comparably to Type I portland cement with up to 10% less greenhouse gas emissions. The aim of the Cement producers is to […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded two scholarships to students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The ASCC Foundation awards CIM scholarships Eliana Aguilar, Oxnard, Calif. and Luke Rath, Durham, Calif. Both attend California State University, Chico, Calif. Each student received […]
