Thomas J. Gibson is the new senior vice president, government affairs, at the Portland Cement Association. He will head PCA’s Washington office and represent the Association and its member companies before Congress, the administration and the White House. Gibson comes to PCA with a wealth of experience in politics and […]
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Testing Slump in Your Concrete Mix and Why It Is Important
However you define slump, the bottom line remains the same: Slump is a test for the rigidity of uncured concrete. Lower slump concrete is very stiff, and higher slump concrete is more fluid.
Sara Jane joins Kover Krete
Sara Jane is the newest member of the Kover Krete Team. Jane was hired as the company’s plaster and pebble specialist and is heading up Kover Krete’s endeavor into the repairing and preparation of concrete swimming pools, both gunite and shotcrete re-dos. Jane started out working with one of the […]
Hycrete used in bridge construction
Broadview Technologies’ “Hycrete” concrete additive was used for the first time by the Kansas DOT in constructing a bridge. The pour used over 450 cubic yards of concrete with Hycrete being used at a dosage of 2 gallons per cubic yard. As a result of the superior anti-corrosion properties and […]
Precast Concrete Countertops: Forms, Mixes, Tools and Finishes
Concrete countertop productionfalls into two general categories: cast-in-place and precast countertops. Here we will explore various techniques used in precasting concrete countertops.
Sales manager rewarded with LEED accreditation
Donn Thompson, AIA, commercial sales manager for Reward Wall Systems, was recently accredited in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. “Having a LEED-accredited professional on staff allows the company to provide more accurate information to vendors and customers about sustainable […]
Holdfast to distribute Fab- Form
Fab-Form Industries Ltd., manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete footings, columns and pads, has appointed Holdfast Technologies LLC as distributor in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Holdfast is a leading regional construction supply distributor, specializing in ICF construction and accessories. For more information on Holdfast, call (877) 423- 2562. To learn […]
Decorative Concrete Tips: Getting Rust Out of Concrete
At a recent Flattoo workshop conducted by Surface Gel Tek, Tamryn Doolan discussed many decorative uses for the company’s products. But I also learned another surprising benefit of Tek Gel for Profiling besides its etching and stenciling capabilities.
Quikrete teams up with Valspar
Quikrete, a top name in concrete, and Valspar, a leading coatings manufacturer, have announced a strategic alliance to manufacture and market a complete line of premium concrete coatings. Debuting in early 2005, the new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete […]
VanFleet watches over quality, customers
Grace Construction Products has named Greg Van Fleet as worldwide quality assurance manager for the company’s Specialty Construction Chemicals Operations team. Van Fleet is a customer advocate, providing a quick response to customer needs, designing and implementing QA/QC programs and continually pursuing product, manufacturing and service improvements that directly impact […]