When Brandon Gore of Gore Design Co., now located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, accepted a job furnishing a huge outdoor patio on the top floor of a client’s building in Phoenix, Arizona, there were three massive cranes on the job site. Together with the landscape architect, Gore’s design of concrete […]
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Decorative Concrete LIVE! Showcases the Power of Concrete
The third annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! happened during World of Concrete 2019. This year it showcased the power of concrete. It did this in a mix of the latest technologies in products, tools and equipment for residential, retail and also commercial projects. With demonstrations throughout the show, artisans from around […]
Thermal-Chem Announces new Epoxy Gel Material
Thermal-Chem is excited to announce a new addition to their concrete repair and restoration line; 729 ArmorGel is a three-component, epoxy gel repair system designed for small concrete repairs.
Bon’s 2019 Master Catalog Now Available
Bon’s line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials for the building trades has been expanded with over 350 new parts which are included in the recently released annual issue of Bon’s Master Catalog. This 2019 catalog includes over 5,000 parts, representing the majority of Bon’s product offering.
ASCC/DCC Names 2019 Concrete Award Winners
The American Society of Concrete Contractor’s Decorative Concrete Council recognized concrete award winners at the 2019 World of Concrete.
American Concrete Pumping Association Announces Safe Operator of the Year Recipient
The American Concrete Pumping Association is pleased to announce Bobby Blankenship as the recipient of its 2018 Safe Operator of the Year award.
American Concrete Pumping Association Releases New Concrete Pump Operator Video
The American Concrete Pumping Association created a new video called Day in the Life of a Concrete Pump Operator to support the ACPA Workforce Development program.
American Concrete Pumping Association Announces Elections Results
The ACPA is pleased to announce the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 23, 2019 in Las Vegas. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes:
Know the Difference Between Demos and Training
I think we can all agree we’d be happy if the decorative concrete industry were bigger. You know, if the pie were just a little bit bigger. What are we doing as an industry to positively influence the decorative market? What are you doing as a contractor, material supplier or manufacturer to help grow the pie?
Maintenance Plans Can Potentially Please Both Parties
If done right, polished concrete — and other decorative concrete approaches — offer low-maintenance solutions in interior and exterior settings.
That’s “low-maintenance” as opposed to “no-maintenance” or “maintenance-free.”