The call came in from a government contractor who said his guard dogs were burning their paws on the scorching hot pavement. Was anything available to help cool off the outdoor concrete surface and spare the dogs’ pain?
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Bible Museum’s Dirt Floors Made with Concrete
The request from JMC: Museum Arts LLC to Sundek of Washington was an odd one. “Can you make floors that look like dirt?” JMC asked. Not dirty floors, mind you, dirt floors.
Contractors Should Have a Resource Network in Place
The air temperature is 97 degrees F, the concrete arrives late and it turns out it’s a hot load. A set retarder is added, which only makes matters worse. The concrete now sits for eight hours before you can do anything with it. Now what?
What is the Best Way to Maintain Polished Concrete?
On a regular basis, many of us are asked: “What is the best way to maintain polished concrete?” Is there one method proven to be superior?
In this article, we’ll explore some field testing reviews and compare traditional DIPs (diamond-impregnated pads) to a newer floor maintenance system involving composite resin abrasives (CRAs).
New Water-based Lithium Silicate Densifier Prolongs the Concrete’s Life While Maintaining Aesthetics
Coatings for Industry (CFI) has released WearCOAT 3020, a new water-based lithium silicate concrete densifier. The coating helps make polished concrete floors last longer while maintaining an excellent commercial look.
Contractors: 10 Ways to Keep Your Employees Happy
Employee retention is no easy task for construction contractors today. It’s no longer enough just to pay competitive wages, keep employees safe and provide regular hours for them to make a steady living.
Roger Belisle, vice president of operations of Whissell Contracting Ltd., explains his company is actively committed to ensuring the health and happiness of its workforce, and expresses that commitment through several employee retention activities.
Central Concrete Adopts CarbonCure Technology
Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc. ("Central Concrete"), a northern California business unit of U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) ("U.S. Concrete" or the "Company") announced that it has adopted the CarbonCure Technology to further reduce the carbon footprint of its concrete mixes. This investment continues Central Concrete’s legacy of designing and delivering high-performance, low-carbon mixes.
Laticrete International, Inc. Acquires Remaining Interest in Laticrete Supercap
Laticrete International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has acquired the remaining interest in the LATICRETE SUPERCAP, LLC joint venture to fully integrate the businesses under one umbrella and invest additional resources to accelerate growth momentum.
Bosch Power Tool Give Away Contest
If you’re in the market for a new power tool battery platform, Bosch has an opportunity for you. The Freak ‘N’ CORE18V Contest launching today gives entrants the chance to submit a video about why they need the new battery platform. Winners receive the Bosch CORE18V 6.3 Ah battery along with the company’s Freak two-in-one impact wrench/impact driver.
Tip-Top Concrete Tables and Counters
Concrete Decor salutes artisans nationwide for their ingenuity and creativity in designing tables and countertops. Here are 10 of our discoveries.
