About a week after having my fourth child, I received several kind comments and gestures from people across our industry. But two in particular stuck out. The first involved a residential client and the second was from a commercial general contractor. The interactions made me ponder the pros and cons of residential construction versus commercial.
Tag: Commercial Concrete
Polished Concrete Helps Deliver the ‘Neighborhood Goods’
What do tennis great Serena Williams, Hollywood movie star Reese Witherspoon and decorative concrete have in common? Answer: They all are players in an experiment in retailing. This came in the form of a new destination in shopping called Neighborhood Goods. Both Williams and Witherspoon brought their brands — the […]
How to Soundproof Concrete Walls
Concrete walls are a common choice in both commercial and residential buildings or rooms where soundproofing is important.
Slab Formwork Helps Construct New Swiss University
Meva is a family owned manufacturer of formwork located in Southwest Germany. A new central university campus with three faculties is being built in Delémont, Switzerland, using Meva formwork. The campus complex is 656 feet (200 meters) long and comprises four offset blocks with four levels each, plus an underground car park and a 9-story tower on the south side.
Kansas City Concrete Promotional Group Celebrates Great Work
The Concrete Promotional Group of Greater Kansas City has announced its annual Excellence in Concrete Awards. The awards recognize outstanding work in concrete construction in the greater Kansas City area, comprised of parts of Missouri and Kansas.
Commercial Decorative Concrete Projects Leads to Exponential Growth
One of the largest decorative concrete companies in the country is still finding plenty of room to grow.
Salt Lake City Historical Landmark Gets a Facelift By Way of Stained Concrete
After decades’ worth of ramshackle renovations and rehabilitations, the floors at this retail and residential complex were in sorry shape. Giving them one more facelift took some doing.
High-End Furniture Store Opts for Polished Concrete
Over the years, wear and tear got the best of the carpet in this furniture store and the folks at Roche-Bobois decided it was time for a new look: Polished Concrete.
Diving Into Decorative Concrete Commercial Projects
Thousands of contractors use decorative concrete in commercial projects because it is attractive, durable, affordable and easy to maintain. This article is about the explosion in commercial decorative work and how it may benefit your company