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Originally called Chattahoochee stone because the smooth rock was dredged out of that river, Epoxy Stone from McKinnon Materials in Tampa, Florida, is a wonder worker. The coating system, available in 16 colors, is also known as river rock and pebble epoxy. Aesthetically, it resembles exposed aggregate without the cement […]
Marshalltown, an industry-leader in concrete tools and equipment, announced the release of their new Vibratory Plate Compactor. This is the latest addition in the growing line of Marshalltown concrete equipment. It produces over 3800 lbs. of centrifugal force compared to leading competitors that typically sit between 3000 and 3500 lbs. […]
The latest installment in the Topcon podcast series “Topcon Talks Construction” is now available. Hosted by Murray Lodge, senior vice president of Construction for Topcon Positioning Group, the podcast covers a number of topics ranging from the current state of economic recovery in the U.S. and North America to building […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has announced that the ASCC Education, Research & Development Foundation has published “Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings.” The authors are Scott M. Tarr, PE, FACI; Ronald L. Kozikowski, PE; and Matthew J. Sheehan, PE. […]
Because of its smoothness and seemingly low-maintenance requirements, polished concrete floors are being requested by increasingly more homeowners and architects. However, this traditional method involves multiple steps of diamond grinding and polishing. Overall, polishing is very invasive. It starts with rougher-grit diamonds and moves to finer grits to achieve a […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members including new president Cary Kopczynski. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022. Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. […]
Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, the ACI Foundation raised $1 million. Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the challenge to raise $1 million in October 2020, during his term as president. To date, the generous contributions contributed to the ACI […]
Minneapolis-based Fabcon acquires Kerkstra Precast effective March 31st, 2021. Fabcon Precast is a Minneapolis-based company and is a leading provider of structural precast wall panels. Kerkstra Precast is a Michigan corporation. Kerkstra began in 1962. It is the leading producer of high-quality precast and prestressed concrete products in Michigan. From […]
Makita USA Inc. is expanding its leadership in cordless innovation with the launch of the 40V max and 80V max XGT System. This is a new standalone cordless system of equipment and tools. The Makita XGT System delivers over fifty higher-powered cordless product solutions to applications dominated by cords, gas, […]
Capitalism is predicated on the idea that this isn’t a one-size-fits-all world. I might want a sportscar while you prefer an SUV. You play softball with the gang on Saturday afternoons while I like to hike nature trails. The same holds true with concrete flooring. While it’d be nice if […]
