Scott Cohen, owner of contracting outfit The Green Scene, has just released a new book titled “Scott Cohen’s Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook.” Included in the publication are demonstrations of Cohen’s methods for creating cast-in-place concrete barbecue counters accented with fiber optics and casting glass. The book’s layout guides and templates […]

A new book from The Quikrete Companies titled “Guide to Concrete, Masonry & Stucco Projects” provides accurate, detailed project instruction for homeowners with novice or advanced skills. Written with straightforward language and hundreds of full-color illustrations, the 160-page softcover book offers a comprehensive collection of concrete, masonry and stucco project […]

CS Unitec’s new Automix 1150 Z twin-paddle mixing station has two interlocking paddles allowing very fast mixing and homogenous batches without clumps. This mixer, with a 10.5-amp motor and load speed of 450 rpm, is ideal for mixing two components, including epoxy resin, floor-leveling compound and more. Batches of up […]

Designed for simple setup with no clamping required, CS Unitec’s Model 25GP-WD mixing stand saves time by allowing the operator to run mixers independently. The Model 25GP-WD mixing stand is ideal for use with 5-gallon pails and CS Unitec’s EHR 20 R, EHR 23/1.2R or EZR 21 S mixers, as […]

Kraft Tool Co. now offers professional concrete restoration tools. Its Self Leveling Kit comes complete with all the items required to mix and install self-leveling products. The kit includes a mixing barrel, measuring pitcher, mixing paddle, spiked shoes, gauge rake head, wood-framed steel smoother and a 5-foot three-piece aluminum handle […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced goals, programs, and initiatives to provide knowledge on the sustainable properties of concrete to its members and the concrete industry as a whole. Together with ACI’s Technical Activities Committee, Education Activities Committee, and Certification Programs Committee, ACI’s Board Advisory Committee on Sustainable Development (BAC-SD) […]

The American Concrete Institute has announced its upcoming Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, at the Marriott Rivercenter, March 15- 19, 2009. This spring’s convention will feature a CMC Steel Texas technical tour, a “Night in Old San Antonio” Concrete Mixer, a Student FRP Composites Competition, daily sessions on […]

ProSpec has introduced three new styles of its PreFormed Niches: a medium combo niche, an eight-inch square niche and a rectangular niche. These new options round out ProSpec’s four existing styles — a 12-inch square, a six-inch square soap, a narrow combo and a wide combo. ProSpec Niches have sturdy, […]

Sakrete has introduced Flo-Coat, a flowable concrete resurfacing material designed to restore the appearance of worn or discolored concrete surfaces. Sakrete Flo-Coat is an alternative to concrete removal and replacement. Flo-Coat restores existing, structurally sound slabs, walkways and driveways to like-new conditions. Touted for its superior workability, the flowable material […]