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 […]
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Ready Mixed Concrete Items Available at 2021 CIM Auction at World of Concrete
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 […]
You Can Wet-cut While Grinding and Honing Concrete
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 […]
UDT Launches New Mil Thickness/Coverage Rate Calculators
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 […]
Car Enthusiast’s Garage Floor Gets Glowing Results
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 […]
Epoxy Industrial Floor Coatings Remain Highly Preferred
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 […]
Defective Concrete:
Coping with Curling and
Differential Curing Marks
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 […]
AOE Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Service Offering
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. […]
Skraffino Concrete Microtopping Fulfills a Variety of Applications as an Alternative to SkimStone
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, […]
Climate Leadership Award Winners Leverage SmartRock Concrete Sensors
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 […]