A 16-foot-tall concrete wave? Concrete artists created this and more at a 15,000-square-foot skate park.
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Decorative Concrete Stands the Test of Time
When this concrete was installed in 1927, the decision makers of this historic hotel wanted the assurance that the building would have the natural look so commonly seen in the High Sierras — and not the look of industrial concrete. And its still delighting guests to this day.
Awards from Reward
Reward Wall Systems recently named the recipients of the company’s 2006 Project Awards. An Outstanding Education award was given to Construction Supply Centers for the Timber Ridge Gymnasium in Winchester, Va. The project, a 28,000-square-foot gymnasium in a private school for troubled youth, was the first self-performed job by Ricketts […]
Paddling concrete
The University of Washington will host the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 20th annual National Concrete Canoe Competition June 14-16. Organized by the ASCE, the National Concrete Canoe Competition is made possible by sponsors, including founding sponsor Master Builders Inc., now the admixture business line of BASF. Co-sponsors are the […]
Engrave-A-Crete thinks global
Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has partnered with J.D. Honigberg International Inc. to develop an international distributor network for Engrave-A-Crete products. Under the terms of the agreement J.D. Honigberg will interact with foreign prospects for Engrave-A-Crete, assisting with communication, international compliance requirements, and import and export requirements and intricacies. www.engraveacrete.com ww.jdhintl.com
Husqvarna absorbs King Concepts
Husqvarna has acquired King Concepts, an Australian company that manufactured and sold equipment and consumables for the floor preparation and concrete polishing markets. The King Concepts product line included polishing and grinding machines, dust collectors, and related diamond tools and consumables. Sales were conducted mainly in the United States and […]
11 Proven Concrete Color Recipes
Step-by-step instructions and useful tips from people in the industry who have experimented enough to know what works.
When Water Attacks: Effective Drain Systems for Decorative Concrete
How to prevent water damage from spoiling your project. Water is the enemy of decorative concrete. And the water can come from anywhere. Most often, it comes from irrigation sprinklers that are installed well after the concrete contractor is done.
Happy 70th, Mapei
Mapei celebrated its 70th birthday in its hometown of Milan. Mapei was founded in 1937, in Milan’s Bovisa district. From a small family business, it developed into a multinational company, operating in markets across the world. Today, Mapei is a worldwide leader in the field of adhesives, sealants and chemical […]
Spray it Forward: The Decorative Concrete Community Gives Back
Decorative concrete overlays, stampings, fountains and countertops created from scratch. And the best part of all was that the majority of the work the artisans created are to become a permanent working part of Walla Walla County Fairgrounds.
