Having operated my own business for one year already, I’ve learned that being a start-up has many, many challenges. However, one thing we have in our favor right now is that we qualified to be certified as a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise), EBE (Emerging Business Enterprise), SBE (Small Business Enterprise) and M/WBE (Minority/Women Business Enterprise).
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Bergen County Adopts Fire Safety Resolution in Support of Stronger Building Codes
Following several devastating fires in recent years in Bergen County, New Jersey, local leaders are taking a step in the right direction towards building a safer community.
Bon’s Double Edger Finishes Wall Tops in One Pass
Bon’s Double Edger features two radius sides to finish top of walls in one pass. This edger is available in three sizes, each cuts a 3/8-inch radius edge on one side and a 1/8-inch radius cut on the other side. The double-sided tool is a useful for walls, forms or curbs.
Hitachi Power Tools Rename Metabo HPT in North America
Hitachi Power Tools has changed its name to Metabo HPT for North America. The name change starts with the launch of the game-changing revolutionary MultiVolt platform. MultiVolt gives you the ability to choose either cordless or corded operation without sacrificing portability, power or performance.
Western Specialty Contractors Receives St. Louis Business Journal Family Business Award
Western Specialty Contractors is honored to announce that it has been selected for the St. Louis Business Journal’s Family Business Award. The program recognizes family-owned companies that have successfully transitioned between generations and made an impact on the St. Louis community. The winners were honored at an awards event on Oct. 11.
How to Use Sponges to Color Concrete
In a recent article, “Gray Area,” I talked about the significance of knowing the initial color you’re staining on top of, which oftentimes is regular gray concrete. However, many contractors prefer to use an overlay on every project they do. If that’s the case, then it’s the color of the […]
Wine Caves Built with Bridge System
In the heart of northern Michigan wine country near Traverse City, Mari Vineyards opened for business in May 2016. The 31,000-square-foot facility was equipped with the usual amenities of a first-rate winery as well as an extensive underground barrel-aging area that has the qualities of a cave.
2019 CSDA Convention & Tech Fair Registration is Now Open!
Meet fellow concrete cutters, polishers and GPR imaging professionals at the 2019 CSDA Convention & Tech Fair, March 10-15 at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the only event for concrete renovation professionals to meet, network and learn in an environment focusing on the advancement of our industry.
Prosoco Releases New Restoration Cleaner for Multiple Substrates
Sure Klean ReVeal, a new restoration cleaner from Prosoco, simplifies the masonry cleaning process for buildings made with multiple materials and substrates. Prosoco formulated Sure Klean ReVeal to clean atmospheric and carbon staining from most kinds of masonry and stone, including architectural concrete block, concrete, fired clay, granite, sandstone, slate […]
ACI Announces Winners of Annual Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, who were honored during the Institute’s Concrete Convention & Exposition, October 15, 2018, in Las Vegas, NV, USA.