Prosoco and ConProco have reaffirmed their commitment to product training and support for restoration professionals by co-founding the Restoration Training Collaborative (RTC). What is the RTC? The RTC will develop and host a continuous series of joint training programs for the restoration industry at nationwide locations. The founding members of […]
Tag: Continuing Education
Why Education is Important for Your Business
At Concrete Decor we understand the challenges of low attendance. After all, we produce the annual Concrete Decor Show and wonder why so many aren’t there.
Prosoco Unveils Lineup of Special Sessions at WOC
As a company always striving to help its customers in every way possible, Prosoco has unveiled a series of educational sessions and panel discussions at the upcoming 2017 World of Concrete, Jan. 16-20, in Las Vegas. The discussions are designed to supply customers with the most up-to-date and relevant industry […]
Successful Construction Training Requires Commitment and a Plan
Training in the construction industry seems more daunting than some other professions. With all of the moving parts of our industry, we not only need to train on skill and leadership, but also safety and technology.
CIM College Program Graduates Can Land Good-Paying Construction Jobs
Collaboration between industry and academia has created a mix of in-class learning and hands-on experience that is helping to solve an ongoing challenge for the concrete sector — adding youth to the workforce.
Polished Concrete Troubleshooting Training by Prosoco
Prosoco wants all your concrete polishing jobs to run smoothly. But they know that “smooth” isn’t always part of your best laid plans. For all the real-life mishaps that can crop up during a concrete floor project, let Prosoco and Metzger/McGuire equip you with the knowledge and tools to deal […]
10 Most Popular Class Topics in the Concrete Decor Show’s History (with one bonus)
Of the Concrete Decor Show’s top 35 most-attended courses, some topics emerged that were more popular than all the others. First on the list are countertops, followed by polymer overlays and coatings, and polishing concrete.
Presenting to Architects? How to Get Their Attention and Keep It
A successful presentation requires more than just showing up with lunch and a slide show. A successful presentation requires knowing your audience, offering them value, preparation, passion, focus, visual aids and follow-up.
Denver Charter School Students Learn Concrete Casting at Local Studio
A science teacher at the Denver Venture School, a charter high school in Denver, Colo., recently did just that. The class checked out the workshop of Concrete Revolution LLC, a company that fabricates countertops, furniture and accents of all kinds.
Compass High School in Arizona Teaches Concrete Skills to Students
A high school teaching students the finer points of polishing? Bryon “Bru” Bruington, technical sales director for Kut-Rite Manufacturing Co., based in Michigan, heard about Compass High School from a colleague. “I was instructing for our polishing school in Tulsa, Okla., and a high school from Tucson had sent some […]