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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 […]
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 […]
