Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven flooring solutions, has named Patrick Millot as its next Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds David A. Rothberg, who continues as Chairman of the Board. Laticrete names Patrick Millot CEO and he will join the team on August 10, 2020 after both a multi- […]
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ChemMasters Inc. acquires Vexcon Chemicals
ChemMasters Inc acquires Vexcon Chemicals based out of Philadelphia, Penn. Exact terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1974, Vexcon manufactures a broad line of concrete chemicals including both water and solvent borne cure & seals. Additionally, their line includes highway cures, sealers, water repellents, densifiers, hardeners and […]
Keeping a Natural Enemy at Bay:
3 Ways to Protect Concrete from Water
Concrete has been used as a strong, durable building material for thousands of years, dating back to many ancient concrete structures still standing today. Yet, it has one fundamental enemy it can’t escape — water. As an uptick in humidity and rainstorms wash across many regions of the country this […]
ACI Hires Resource Center Manager in Preparation for Opening in Southern California
The inaugural American Concrete Institute (ACI) Resource Center will open next month in Southern California. The ACI Resource Center will coordinate with ACI chapters and sponsoring groups to offer direct, on-demand access to all certification and educational offerings from the Institute. To help assist the industry and meet the growing demand […]
The Domino Effect:
Time is Money
As we all know, polishing concrete requires a bunch of steps done in a specific sequence. Much like a domino chain, the cumulative effect produced when one event transitions smoothly into the next creates momentum and productivity persists. When the sequence is disrupted — whether major or minor — the […]
Barn to be Styled:
Metallic Epoxy in a Rustic Barn
Recently, I received a call from a potential customer who had just bought a home and a barn was part of the deal. The barn was quite old and unique, to say the least. The customers wanted me to install metallic epoxy in a rustic barn floor to match the […]
KAI Build Expands with New Commercial Concrete Division
KAI Build, KAI Enterprises’ design-build, general contracting, construction management and preconstruction division, has expanded its operation to include a new Concrete Division. While KAI Build expands, this division provides a comprehensive array of commercial services ranging from both building foundations and vertical concrete to equipment pads, mat slabs and also […]
The Role of Design in Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) in conjunction with APCO Worldwide have collaborated on an Op-Ed that focuses on the role of the design/construction community for the nation’s recovery from the pandemic and shutdown. In the context of the current pandemic, the construction industry is not only a critical industry […]
American Society of Concrete Contractors to Hold Virtual Annual Conference
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) announces that its 2020 Annual Conference will instead be a virtual conference. It will take place the same week, September 21-25, 2020. The conference will feature seminars, roundtable (breakout) sessions on a variety of timely topics, a sponsor showcase, and also two award […]
Groundworks Expands to 24th State with Acquisition in Michigan
Groundworks acquires FSM in Michigan. Groundworks Companies, the nation’s largest privately owned foundation services company, announced its 16th acquisition in four years and a key geographic expansion with the purchase of Foundation Systems of Michigan (FSM). The transaction is the latest step in Groundworks’ mission to create the first national […]