Below are some common reasons why Tapcons break during the installation process. #1: Generic Tapcon Just because a concrete screw is blue doesn’t mean that it is a genuine Tapcon. Tapcon is the brand name for the original concrete screw and is manufactured in the United States. Many companies sell […]
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Booming Construction Industry Steers Bulk of RDP Powder Market Growth
Award-winning and ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm has recently published a new report. The report is on the global RDP powder market for the forecast period 2021-2031. According to the study, the market is poised to surpass US$ 3 billion valuation by 2031. It is expanding at a healthy […]
How to Prevent Coating Defects Caused by Concrete Outgassing
Although most perceive concrete as a dry dense substance, the inherently porous material more closely resembles a hard sponge. Microscopic voids and capillaries make up much of concrete’s matrix. As the material is poured and placed, these voids allow air and moisture to flow through it. This could lead to […]
CP-W .133” Series Step Pin Expands for Versatile Applications After Successful Testing
Originally promoted for fastening applications surrounding steel I-beam construction, the CP-W .133” Step Pin has now been recognized and approved to fasten into a range of concrete types as well. The CP-W.133” pin has been widely adopted amongst contractors who moved away from powder actuated tools. These contracts have since […]
Economic Bridge Coalition Formed to Support Struggling Small Businesses Left Out of Pandemic Aid
Congress has passed almost $4 trillion in emergency spending to help Americans weather the harsh conditions of the pandemic economy, but help has eluded key industries made up mainly of small businesses that have already suffered severe damage. Without fast action, businesses that have hung on through more than a […]
ARA Forecast Shows Equipment Rental Segment Moving from Relief to Recovery
Equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, is expected to explode past its peak totals in 2022 according to the latest ARA forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA). The updated forecast calls for equipment rental revenue to reach just under $47.7 billion in 2021, […]
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How to Deal with Plastic Shrinkage Cracks
Being proactive early can make or break the success of your project! It’s essential to educate your crew, so these questions don’t cause unneeded anxiety. Knowledge is power when the owner of a site asks the polishing contractor questions like: “Why did my concrete crack and how can you fix […]
Brass Knuckle Vadar Combo is the Force to be Reckoned With
When it comes to protective equipment inspiring compliance, only one can rule the universe, and it’s the Vader Combo from Brass Knuckle. This force starts with the coolest, best-fitting, most fog-free protective eyewear product on the market. But it is significantly more than protective eyewear — Vader Combo doubles as […]
Registration Opens for ACI 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) along with ACI international chapters and partners will host “24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge,” a free conference that will bring the worldwide concrete community together. The ACI 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge Conference is for everyone interested in learning more about concrete, from everywhere in […]
Kenzen Announces Device Rental Program for Summer 2021
In anticipation of what the U.S. National Weather Service and U.K. Met Office predict to be the hottest summer on record, Kenzen, makers of smart PPE that monitors the heat health of workers in hot and humid conditions, announced a new rental program for its wearable devices. The Kenzen device […]