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Although recent economic indicators point to a tempering of the U.S. economy, the Portland Cement Association is maintaining its forecast for steady growth in construction and cement consumption during the next five years. A recent PCA forecast indicates a 7.9 percent increase in cement consumption for 2014, almost double from […]
Question: How do I strip sealer from my stamped concrete patio? The installer used color hardener. Will I lose the color off the top when I strip?
This wild floor design should tame the outdated notion that epoxies are only for airplane hangers and garage floors.
Patterned Concrete Industries Ltd. is under new leadership and is dedicated to building consumer confidence in stamped concrete. The company is expanding American operations by offering licensing opportunities to qualified contractors. The Canadian-based company provides trademarked tools, comprehensive training, a business and technical support network, and brand recognition. Licensed contractors […]
Samples, mock-ups and models take the guesswork out of decorative concrete finishes and offer a sense of security for the owner, designer and contractor. They quickly get everyone on the same page before crews permanently place any concrete on the site.
Steven Ochs, who holds a master’s of fine art degree and is a professor of art and chair of the department of art and design at Southern Arkansas University, shared these photos of his latest project.
Elite Crete Systems, a leading provider of engineered high-performance surfaces and flooring, has marked April 2014 as the company’s most successful month in its 22-year history. While two of the company’s product lines are chiefly responsible for the month’s record sales, Elite Crete remains dedicated to bringing other product lines […]
Hilti, a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized tools and fastening systems for the professional user, announces a new silicone joint spray. The fast-curing properties of the new Firestop silicone joint spray CFS-SP SIL allow contractors to reduce delays caused by weather, while improving their productivity and reducing the risk […]
T.B. Penick & Sons Inc., which is headquartered in San Diego, California, has announced a new satellite office in Hayward, California. Penick performs work in all 50 states, in Guam and on three continents. This new office will allow Penick to bring their construction expertise to the Bay Area and […]
Nonfarm payrolls were up 288,000 in June, according to today’s data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was above economists’ expectations. The construction sector added 6,000 jobs. The unemployment rate in June decreased to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008. However, the labor participation rate is still only […]
