The unabashedly modernist home in the River’s End community, in Eagle, Idaho, near Boise, is called a “stunning glass jewel box” in an Idaho builders association’s 2013 Parade of Homes description.
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Architect Embraces Polished Concrete in Schools
All over the country, architects who design primary and secondary schools are warming to polished concrete. Jim Ward, of Ward Scott Architecture, Tuscaloosa, Ala., is one of them. His firm’s recent project, Big Sandy Elementary School, part of the Tuscaloosa County School System, opened in 2013.
Decorative concrete marketing expert Rafael Cabrera passes away
Rafael A. Cabrera, a well-known marketer and consultant specializing in decorative concrete companies, passed away October 28, 2013. Rafael founded his marketing firm, Tools for the Capitalist LLC, in 2002, and was a highly visible presence in the decorative concrete industry, helping manufacturers such as Brickform and Proline Concrete Tools […]
Concrete Decor announces changes in magazine sales force
Concrete Decor announces major changes to its magazine sales force. We have hired a new sales representative to replace outgoing rep Donna Tussey Flood, who has accepted a position elsewhere. Our new South sales rep is Todd Rylands, (407) 467-2758, from Windermere, Fla. Also, due to recent health complications, Western sales […]
CSDA Releases Industry Standard and Best Practice Documents for Polished Concrete
In response to requests by architects and engineers to resolve consistency issues associated with quality levels achieved by polished concrete surfaces, the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has released two technical documents — an industry standard and a Best Practice.
Versatile Improves 5073 Polyurea
Versatile Building Products has improved its 5073 Polyurea. The high solids, fast-setting polyurea is now thinner, dries faster, and has a longer pot life. There has also been a reduction in viscosity levels of 5073. Use Versatile’s 5073 only in well-ventilated areas. 5073 is for use as a topcoat over […]
Rugged rotating laser from Hilti
The new Hilti PR 2-HS Rotating Laser was built to withstand harsh job-site conditions while providing best-in-class leveling time. With this new tool, transferring heights, setting slopes or simple leveling are made easy with clearly defined function buttons. With integrated Hilti Pulse Power technology, users will see readings with an […]
Ermator releases propane-powered vacuum
Ermator has introduced the T8600, a new propane vacuum. The T8600 Propane has an 18-horsepower Kawasaki motor made by American Onyx, with a direct-driven turbine. It achieves 410 cubic feet of air per minute and 115 inches of water lift. All Ermator dust extractors include standard features that protect workers […]
Self-leveler for restoring industrial and commercial floors
Dependable LLC’s Wearflow is a self-leveler for restoration projects. A product suited for restoring degraded industrial or commercial concrete floor surfaces, Wearflow is cement-based with a wear-resistant top. It is high-strength and can be opened to high-traffic areas in as soon as 24 hours. Wearflow is available in 50-pound bags […]
World of Concrete gears up for 40th anniversary at January 2014 show
Building on the reputation as the only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries, World of Concrete will be held on Jan. 21-24, 2014 (seminars: Jan. 20-24) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition to highlighting the 40th anniversary, WOC 2014 will feature a […]
