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Let’s tackle understanding what happens when slabs curl and why concrete has light and dark areas that never change. (We call these differential curing marks). These are two more common types of damage that wouldn’t exist if you technically mixed, placed and cured concrete. Knowledge is power. What is curling […]
Advancing Organizational Excellence (AOE) is a full-service consulting firm. They have a unique expertise serving professional service and technical industries. Recently, the firm launched its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice Group (DEI) as well as the industry’s first online assessment tool to support organizations as they navigate their DEI journey. […]
As the U.S. economy continues to recover, millions of homeowners and businesses are upgrading their homes and offices. One of the most important construction materials is flooring, though some are in short supply because of high demand or a lack of raw materials. Skraffino Concrete Microtopping offers a seamless, cost-effective, […]
On the day of the Climate Leadership Exchange event hosted by the Climate Leadership Conference, Giatec, the leader in concrete testing technology and concrete software applications, is proud to highlight award winners of the Climate Leadership Award recognizing the San Diego International Airport project’s sustainability. In the construction of a […]
A year after the pandemic really started to bite, we’ve all gotten used to Zoom meetings and conference calls. In the past, many saw trade shows as a necessary evil. They were costly, took time away from projects and required both planning and follow-up. What we’ve forgotten is that shows […]
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) has appointed Chris Hines, DevTech Leader for Boral’s Stone Division, to Manufactured Stone Veneer (MSV) Market Segment Committee Chair. The announcement came at the organization’s virtual annual convention. Hines brings 18 years of experience in the MSV industry to the position and will also […]
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its next virtual Technology Forum on August 24-26, 2021. This 50th forum will include technology showcases that highlight new materials and industry research needs. It will also examine collaborative research models that have the potential to advance the industry. Topics include: […]
We tend to think of power tools as virtually indestructible extensions of ourselves. After all, the word power is right there in the name. While it’s true that a properly cared-for power tool should provide years of trouble-free service, the key phrase is “properly cared for.” Because, in truth, the […]
Coatings for Industry, Inc., (CFI) now offers its WearCOAT 2015 low-VOC polyaspartic primer with pigments. The primer can be specified in any of CFI’s 16 standard colors with custom colors also available. WearCOAT 2015 is a fast-curing primer, typically ready for mid- or top-coat application in two hours. This makes […]
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, 2021, and Floridians need to be ready for another active season. To help residents keep an eye on threatening weather, BlockStrong.com’s Interactive Stormtracker Radar provides live tracking of hurricanes and tropical storms that could impact their homes. The Interactive Stormtracker Radar is […]
