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Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has elevated its skim-coat product line with Skim Lite, a new premium quality, fast-drying, polymer-modified, cement-based underlayment designed for skim-coating, smoothing and leveling prior to the application of floor coverings. Formulated with installer safety in mind, Skim […]
While construction companies continue to face supply chain disruption as a result of the pandemic, these companies are more optimistic (56%) than the national average (52%), expecting overall economic conditions in the U.S. will improve, according to a new study from Umpqua Bank. The survey clearly shows that construction firms […]
Get the job done right the first time by choosing the best masonry anchors for the application. A masonry anchor is used to secure or attach an item to a type of masonry or concrete block. These concrete anchors are as popular for DIY projects as they are for complex […]
In the construction industry, the quality of cast-in-place concrete foundations, superstructure, slabs, stairs, and architectural features, along with the speed of project completion, can largely depend on getting moisture measurement right – and the same is true with the masonry mortar used to build brick, block, or stone walls. Water […]
Why double dip? Usually because you want more of something good. In the case of Brass Knuckle SmartSkin nitrile gloves (BKNITR2), double-dipping them in nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gives wearers twice the protection and twice the grip. Nitrile stands up to chemicals, oils, most harmful cleaning solvents, and resists bodily […]
As per a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global coating additives market had a value of around US$ 8 billion in 2020. The predictions also show that it will expand at a CAGR of 5% over 2021-2031 forecast period. The expectation is that the increased adoption of smart […]
Husqvarna Construction, a market leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries, has opened both their eighth and ninth service centers. These new Husqvarna service centers are in Folcroft, Pennsylvania, and Knoxville, Tennessee, respectively. Husqvarna designs their Service Centers with customer’s needs in mind. They are […]
The newly launched Diamond Devil Concrete Restoration and Polishing System (patent pending) is fast, fierce and effective. Developed by The Malish Corporation, it represents an advanced approach to concrete and terrazzo floor maintenance as well as concrete floor preparation. “The Diamond Devil system is a game changer,” says Jeff Malish, […]
The outlook for equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, has improved over the last quarter. The updated second quarter forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA) now calls for equipment rental revenue to exceed $47.8 billion in 2021. This is nearly a 3.5 percent […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has unveiled the industry’s first-ever eco-friendly alternative to the plastic grout channels currently utilized in the market for color sampling. This innovation will help prevent millions of plastic channel pieces from filling landfills every year. The Laticrete […]
