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Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2019 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., at the association’s Annual Conference on September 23, 2020. The 2019 ASCC Safety Awards are as follows. SRMC gave the The […]
Concrete countertops need protection from everyday abuses. The acids in vinegar and lemon juice can etch the surface, and the strong colors in tea, red wine and mustard can cause stains. While sealers are not a total guarantee, they can go a long way in ensuring a concrete countertop retains its “like new” appearance for a good long while.
With social distance regulations in place, local home shows postponed, lunch-and-learns with architects, designers and construction companies practically gone, and the added consumer sensitivity to meet in person, there has never been a more crucial time than now for decorative concrete contractors to start using videos to attract business. While […]
The Map of the Grand Canyons of La Jolla in La Jolla, California, is a breathtaking LithoMosaic installation that’s leaving visitors in awe of its wonder. Installed by Brailsford Public Art, it has been created using thousands of tiny tiles. It’s the newest arrival to La Jolla Shores Park. The […]
CPS hires concrete polishing contractors, Rodney Overton and Dewayne Curry as Sales and Technical Support representatives. Overton will manage the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast territories while Curry will manage the Central West, Central East, and Northeast territories. Both are joining CPS as it enters its 16th year as a leader in […]
The American Rental Association (ARA) announced that The ARA Show returns to Las Vegas. The ARA Show 2021 has been rescheduled for Oct. 18-20, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The 2021 edition of ARA’s annual trade show and convention for the equipment and event rental industry was previously […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released a much anticipated digital version of their Design Guide on the ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, a design guide based on the ACI 318-19 code published in soft-cover form earlier this year. The release of a PDF version of […]
Propane-powered burnishers, grinders, trowels, saws and generators are becoming more popular with contractors looking for better results in less time. Propane equipment provides increased power, endless runtime and portability. But carbon monoxide on propane equipment can cause issues. If contractors follow proper safety procedures, however, they can effectively use this […]
Metabo HPT expands MultiVolt System with Duplex Nailer, the industry’s first battery-only cordless model (model NR3675DD). The Duplex Nailer combines Metabo HPT’s reputation as the Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers. It has a unique lifetime tool warranty on cordless tools to deliver the quality and performance expected from a […]
Cemstone, the upper Midwest’s leader in high performance concrete, has been chosen as a recipient of the 2020 National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) “Producer Excellence in Quality Award”. This is the tenth year in a row that Cemstone has received this award! The NRMCA’s Producer Excellence in Quality Award […]
