Microsoft Corp. and Stargate Mobile have teamed with Ford Motor Co. on a mobile office system for Ford’s “General Contractor” F-250 Super Duty Truck. The Ford mobile office system is a small, lightweight computer that can be docked inside the vehicle and used away from the traditional office or taken […]
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American Concrete Institute Trade group wins recognition for distinguished achievement
The Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) has been honored with a Distinguished Achievement Award from the American Concrete Institute. CRMCA is being recognized for advancing the concrete industry through education, certifi cation, and the promotion of innovative uses of concrete throughout Colorado. The groups activities emphasize education, product promotion, […]
Thermoplastic Rubber Floors, Pebble-Flex Surfacing System
Pebble-Flex Synthetic Rubber Surfacing System. When it comes to putting a soft, springy surface on top of a craggy concrete floor, Pebble-Flex is where the rubber hits the road.
Cool for the pool
Key Pool Deck, new from Key Resin Co., is a polymeric modified concrete resurfacing mortar designed to provide a durable, slip-resistant and waterproof surface. The two-component system is ideal for resurfacing both old and new concrete or masonry and provides a decorative finish for outdoor recreational areas such as swimming […]
Going the distance
The C. H. Hanson Co. has introduced SpeedMeter, a new electronic measuring wheel that is available with 4-inch and 13-inch wheel sizes to accommodate almost any industry. The 4-inch model is ideal for indoor applications, including flooring installers and interior designers. This one-pound unit extends to 39 inches for comfortable […]
Opaque Epoxy Coatings for Concrete Floors
Sometimes paint is simply the best choice for a concrete floor.
Keep a lid on it
The Performance Work Hat, new from Gorgonz Performance Work Gear, cools heads in hot weather and warms them in the cold. If worn wet in hot weather, it can keep a head up to 30 degrees cooler while venting sweat and heat. In cold weather (and when dry), the hat […]
No dust, no mess
The newest product line from Dustless Technologies combines the widely used Dust Muzzle with a superior Dustless Vac system. It arrives one step ahead of looming OSHA requirements that require the use of better dust collection systems. The new Dustless Vac system looks similar to other wet/dry vacuums on the […]
Give yourself a warm,dry hand
Gorgonz Performance Work Gear has introduced a handful of gloves that may help keep contractors warm and dry in the winter months. Performance Work Gloves feature Thinsulate Insulation, which is made from microfibers that form a breathable, thin, moisture-resistant layer. The gloves’ Exhale Heating System lets breath in to warm […]
How to Get the Look of Outdoor Tile on Vertical Concrete
How to get the look of outdoor tile on the vertical. It’s easier and faster to stamp tile on vertical walls than to prep and apply ceramic tiles.