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The concrete world that surrounds us owes its shape and durability to chemical reactions that start when ordinary Portland cement is mixed with water. Now, MIT scientists have demonstrated a way to watch these reactions under real-world conditions. This advance of visualizing cement hydration on a molecular level may help […]
Molson Coors needed to repurpose the concrete floor at their Toronto brewing facility. Besides the floor being 20 years old, the company wanted to convert the property from a production facility complete with bottle washer, filler and pasteurizer that drain onto sloped floors into a warehouse. Approximately 35,000 square feet […]
For generations, Ram Board, Surface Shields, and Trimaco have passionately served their customers in the construction, paint, restoration, marine, and automotive markets. The next step in creating superlative customer experiences is to join forces. Together, by providing high quality, innovative surface protection, dust containment, and protective wear products, customers can […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the list of contractor-focused items have been donated for the 2021 CIM auction at World of Concrete. Due to current […]
Would you buy half a home? That is the question at the center of Block Strong’s newest ad campaign. Their aim is to promote the use of concrete block for the second story construction of homes. While more than 70% of Florida homes are built with concrete block, most second […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the following list of ready mixed items have been donated for their annual auction at World of Concrete. Due to […]
I venture to guess that most of the floor-covering installers reading this tip don’t consider “grinding or honing wet” an option when bidding polished concrete. I don’t blame you. In the floor covering industry, the idea of adding water to the concrete sounds crazy. Most of the time, you already […]
Ultra Durable Technologies (UDT) prides itself in its ability to “find the need and fill it.” Putting this concept into practice, UDT has recently launched two new coverage rate calculators on the company website. One is for wet mil thickness and one for dry mil thickness. These free-to-use tools have […]
After graduating from college, Evan Shanks knew his true calling reached far beyond a nine-to-five desk job. In 2012, he took a leap of faith and started his career as an automotive YouTuber. His goal was to be a positive influence while showing the ups and downs of building and […]
Award-winning and ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm recently published a report on the global market for industrial floor coatings. As per the study, the study anticipates that the market will register a CAGR of around 3%. Additionally, it will reach almost US$ 7 billion by 2031. Extensive application of […]
