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	</pubDate><webMaster /><item><title>A Big Year for Polished Concrete</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/concrete-surfaces/outlasting-the-growing-pains.aspx?rssLink=Outlasting+the+Growing+Pains</link><description>
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            It is critical for polishing contractors to establish their identities.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:26:35 EST
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            This will shows off the best of decorative concrete at World of Concrete.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:25:46 EST
      </pubDate><category>Concrete Surfaces</category><category>Decorative Concrete</category><category>Polishing</category></item><item><title>Finding the Ideal Slab for Polishing</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/concrete-surfaces/can-you-paint-on-that-canvas.aspx?rssLink=Can+you+Paint+on+that+Canvas%3f</link><description>
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            There are many details for contractors to consider before polishing a slab.</description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 06:06:01 EST
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            Two retail projects highlight polished concrete's versatility.</description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:26:45 EST
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            The Concrete Surfaces pavilion was a popular draw at World of Concrete 2012.</description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 04:12:04 EST
      </pubDate><category>Concrete Surfaces</category><category>Polishing</category><category>Contractors</category><category>Concrete</category><category>Concrete Reflectivity</category><category>Concrete Construction</category></item><item><title>Polishing Luncheon Shines</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/polishing/polishing-luncheon-shines.aspx?rssLink=Polishing+Luncheon+Shines</link><description>
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            Documentation was the buzzword at the annual Concrete Polishing Luncheon &amp; Forum held Tuesday at WOC.</description><pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012 02:17:00 EST
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            Polished concrete contributes to sustainability.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:34:03 EST
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            Contractors and manufacturers still slip up on simple concepts of the USGBC and LEED.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:33:47 EST
      </pubDate><category>Concrete Surfaces</category><category>Sustainability</category><category>Polishing</category></item><item><title>Diamond Tooling Basics</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/polishing-equipment/staying-sharp.aspx?rssLink=Staying+Sharp</link><description>
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            The diamond tooling market is always changing, with new and improved products.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:32:40 EST
      </pubDate><category>Polishing Equipment</category><category>Polishing</category><category>Grinding and Grooving</category></item><item><title>Committing to Maintenance</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/polishing/committing-to-maintenance.aspx?rssLink=Committing+to+Maintenance</link><description>
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            Concrete polished must stress the importance of maintenance to their customers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:32:10 EST
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            Speakers stress the importance of educating owners on maintenance issue.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:23:04 EST
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            This is an important time in the short history of polished concrete, according to speakers at Tuesday's Concrete Polishing Luncheon &amp; Forum.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:19:16 EST
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            If you haven't yet made your way to the Silver Lot, in front of South Hall, be sure to stop by and visit the many decorative concrete manufacturers, watch the concrete tool demonstrations, and experience the creation of artistry in decorative concrete.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:19:20 EST
      </pubDate><category>Polishing</category></item><item><title>Evaluating Flatness and Levelness when Polishing Concrete</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/polishing/evaluating-flatness-and-levelness-when-polishing.aspx?rssLink=Evaluating+Flatness+and+Levelness+when+Polishing+Concrete</link><description>
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            Flatness and levelness are important factors for building owners.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:17:39 EST
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            A new test determines risk of polished concrete floors.</description><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 06:05:16 EST
      </pubDate><category>Polishing</category><category>Precast Concrete</category><category>Testing</category></item><item><title>More to do, More to See at World of Concrete</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/concrete-surfaces/more-to-do-more-to-see-at-world-of-concrete1.aspx?rssLink=More+to+do%2c+More+to+See+at+World+of+Concrete</link><description>
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            Contractors who polish, coat, and repair concrete surfaces should start planning now for next year's World of Concrete.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:39:49 EST
      </pubDate><category>Polishing</category><category>Conferences</category></item><item><title>Head of the Class</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/education-projects/head-of-the-class.aspx?rssLink=Head+of+the+Class</link><description>
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            School districts embrace green construction and polished concrete.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 01:39:35 EST
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            The Concrete Polishing Luncheon &amp; Forum is returning.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 04:35:25 EST
      </pubDate><category>Polishing</category><category>Conferences</category></item><item><title>The Evolution of Finished Concrete Floors</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/hardeners-and-densifiers/the-evolution-of-finished-concrete-floors.aspx?rssLink=The+Evolution+of+Finished+Concrete+Floors</link><description>
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            Finished concrete flooring has grown explosively in the past few years, with many new products benefiting applicators and owners.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:55:21 EST
      </pubDate><category>Hardeners and Densifiers</category><category>Flooring</category><category>Concrete Stains and Dyes</category><category>Maintenance</category><category>Polishing</category></item><item><title>Grinding and F-Numbers</title><link>http://www.concreteconstructiononline.com/floor-flatness-and-tolerance/grinding-and-f-numbers.aspx?rssLink=Grinding+and+F-Numbers</link><description>
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            Our business has become more focused on polishing concrete retails floors, and we are concerned how grinding and polishing affects a floor's flatness and levelness. How can we be sure we are meeting the correct specifications? Do any studies exist showing the effects on FFand FL numbers?</description><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012 01:38:09 EST
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