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Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Garage Experts Number 1 in Category

Garage Experts recently ranked number 1 in category in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever. Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranks Garage Experts as 231 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

Let it Bee a GFRC Honeybee

Doing museum-quality work doesn’t always entail fashioning blank backdrops to show items of interest at their best. Sometimes, as is the case of a pollinator-themed playground at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C., it involves colorful GFRC carvings that are larger than life.

Passive House Buildings Lead the Way

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The Passive House Institute in Darmstadt has announced the Passive House Award 2020 to reward pioneering projects in the field of energy efficient construction. A special focus of the competition will be on integrated renewable energy supply. An international jury panel will select the award winners. The award ceremony will take place during the 24th International Passive House Conference in Berlin.

Decorative Concrete Trends Indicates Popularity of Large Designs

Business & Technology Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Chris Sullivan Comments are Disabled

The first time I delivered “Trends in Decorative Concrete” was at the Concrete Decor Show in Fort Worth, Texas, in February 2014. It was initially created to present a quick snapshot of what was trending in our industry, targeting primarily the design community. At the time, I never anticipated the […]

Leave a Mark on Concrete with Specially Made Stencils and Stains

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Mike Dougherty Comments are Disabled

Contractors and artisans use specially made stencils and stains to leave their marks on decorative concrete.

CIM Annual Report for 2018 – 2019 Released

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The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the release of their 2018 – 2019 annual report. Compiled by the National Steering Committee (NSC), the report will be distributed in February at World of Concrete in Las Vegas.

Ongoing Communication as a Marketing Strategy – Publisher’s Letter – January 2020

Blog Vol. 20 No. 1 - January 2020 by Bent Mikkelsen Comments are Disabled

In a marketing book I recently read, ongoing communication about the value of a product is essential in effective marketing. This communication tells people why your product should be chosen over another. Another important aspect of effective marketing is asking customers what they like about your product, so you can […]

ICRI Elects New Officers and Board Members

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The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announced the election by the membership of new officers and board members for the calendar year 2020 and Mark LeMay with JQ Engineering as its President.

John Kennedy Brings Change in ARA Insurance Leadership

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Phil Kelling, president and CEO of American Rental Association (ARA) Insurance, located in Kansas City, Mo., has announced his plan to retire effective Feb. 29, 2020. John Kennedy, CPA, CPL, and current ARA Insurance CFO, who joined ARA Insurance in Aug. 2017, will assume the role following Kelling’s departure.

Placing Reinforcing Bars and Field Inspection of Reinforcing Bars Updated Editions Now Available

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The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) recently released its newly updated 10th edition of Placing Reinforcing Bars and second edition of Field Inspection of Reinforcing Bars. Placing Reinforcing Bars Written for apprentices, journeymen ironworkers, and inspectors, Placing Reinforcing Bars provides the most accepted and current practices in placing reinforcing bars in structures and pavement. […]

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Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Garage Experts Number 1 in Category

Let it Bee a GFRC Honeybee

Passive House Buildings Lead the Way

Decorative Concrete Trends Indicates Popularity of Large Designs

Leave a Mark on Concrete with Specially Made Stencils and Stains

CIM Annual Report for 2018 – 2019 Released

Ongoing Communication as a Marketing Strategy – Publisher’s Letter – January 2020

ICRI Elects New Officers and Board Members

John Kennedy Brings Change in ARA Insurance Leadership

Placing Reinforcing Bars and Field Inspection of Reinforcing Bars Updated Editions Now Available

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