Tindall Corp. has announced the completion of a new Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Miss., replacing one severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina and demolished in late 2007.
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Gains to materialize in late 2010
Expected increases in public construction activities will pave the way for improved cement consumption in 2010 and beyond, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association.
Coatings aid in graffiti prevention
Initially developed to treat concrete floors, two-component waterborne (2K WB) polyurethane coatings formulated with resins from Bayer MaterialScience LLC are now being applied to protect against the adherence of graffiti to vertical surfaces.
New name for Nycon
New Nycon Inc. has been acquired, has officially changed its name to Nycon Corp., and is now affiliated with A.L. Patterson Inc.
Ten Tips For Setting Up a Concrete Countertop Fabrication Business
Getting started in concrete fabrication can be overwhelming. Here are 10 solid pieces of advice that veterans from across the country have for artisans who are setting up shop.
Proposed EPA rules support use of fly ash in concrete
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the first-ever national rules to ensure the safe disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.
Six Steps to the Perfect Concrete Countertop Workshop
Countertop artisans have many considerations to weigh while setting up their fabrication shops – location, size, work flow and equipment, to name a few. And they all have the same goals in mind: to create quality products and run a successful business. Experts from across the country have plenty of advice on how to achieve these goals.
Know Your Concrete Countertop Sealer Types
Here are brief descriptions of different sealing materials – and some of the qualifications and circumstances you need to consider when dealing with products in each category.
Call for papers and presentations for 2011 Concrete Decor Show
Professional Trade Publications Inc. has announced a call for papers and presentations for the 2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training, to be held March 15-18, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.
Experts Reveal a Wide Range of Countertop Sealer Practices
Fabricators’ approaches to sealing countertops are as varied as their creative countertop designs. Here are some observations from manufacturers and artisans about how they protect the work.
