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The American Concrete Institute recently approved the initiation of ACI certification programs in the Philippines and India, increasing the total number of countries outside of the United States where ACI certification programs are regularly offered to 19. ACI certification examinations (and training, if offered) are administered by local sponsoring groups, […]
Sto Corp., a leader in cladding, coating and restoration systems, has announced that the majority of its coatings line of building products has been adjusted to meet new low- VOC regulations that went into effect in southern California this past summer. There are a number of Sto products affected by […]
Masonry and concrete workers now have access to a single tool that performs the functions needed in leveling, plumbing, squaring and measuring projects. Level Best2 utilizes two opposing level bubbles, a perfect 90-degree angle, and a ruler. Masonry and concrete contractors can plumb, level and square building foundations, sidewalk and […]
Since manufacturing portland cement damages the environment, more and more concrete makers are giving alternatives a chance. According to the LEED certification system, concrete has several green qualities, including a long lifetime and recyclability. Portland cement, one of concrete’s primary ingredients, is another story.
With all the talk about “green” products lately, it’s only natural that somebody has created an eco-friendly reinforcement fiber for concrete.
The synthetic fibers of NyconG, from New Nycon Inc., are made from 100 percent reclaimed post-consumer and post-industrial waste carpet.
Polymers aren’t as colorful as pigments, acids and other raw materials used in decorative concrete. But because they help thin cemetitious toppings hold together, they are just as important.
Peter Wagner looks back on the industry of polished concrete during the Great Recession all while keeping perspective and hope of the future in mind.
When a pair of homeowners put their heads together with concrete maestro Tom Ralston, the result was three levels of outdoor grandeur.
There are new profit opportunities in polished concrete for the decorative concrete contractor. This is a fact, and every decorative concrete contractor should look into polished concrete. However, nothing ever caused more people to go broke than too much optimism and too little planning.
Hang up the phone if you are one of the many decorative concretists that are about to embark on any form of colored concrete. If you are somewhat new to the whole coloring thing, please give this article a close look.
