Concrete Construction Online Magazine: Projects

Tilt-Up Concrete Repair

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:57:39 EST

Contractor uses repair products that provide fast and smooth patching.

Silicone Joint Sealers for Concrete Construction

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:39:00 EST

Silicone joint sealants used in construction of new runway at Andrews Air Force Base.

Climb As You Build Formwork

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:54:41 EST

A self-climbing core system used on the most luxurious building in South Florida.

Staining a Floor with no Lost Time

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:55:00 EST

Instant UV curing allows store to reopen for business in hours.

Comparing Vapor Barrier Permeance

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:58:16 EST

Permeance is one of the essential properties of a vapor barrier—that’s why it’s called a vapor barrier. A study compares permeance of various vapor barrier products.

J. Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla, Calif.

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:17:43 EST

Architectural as-cast concrete is among the most demanding of concrete finishes. But to then require that concrete to incorporate 30% fly ash as part of a LEED Platinum building adds a layer of comple

Blast Resistant Tilt-Up

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 06:06:14 EST

Costello Construction Completes Construction of One of the Country’s First Blast Resistant Tilt-Up Concrete Buildings.

Port Project Earns LEED Silver Designation

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:59:14 EST

Polished concrete is a major component of Port of Everett's facelift.

Expanding Tilt-Up to the Middle East

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:21:12 EST

The introduction of tilt-up to Amman, Jordan, proved to be a success for tilt-up construction throughout the Middle East.

Chronic Taco

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 04:56:28 EST

With the most votes this year, Chronic Taco is the 2010 Readers' Choice Decorative Project of the Year.

Premium Floor for Premium Stores

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:26:55 EST

Designed and owned by Australian retail property giant Westfield, a colossal new shopping and leisure complex opened to deafening fanfare in London last year.

As Sustainable as it is Gorgeous

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:12:18 EST

For clothing designer/retailer Eileen Fisher, sustainability and authenticity were the winning combination.

Restoring Concrete to its Organic Look

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:56:36 EST

Javier Lopez and crew of X-cel Concrete Creations recently accepted the mission to bring back the luster of a 15,000-square-foot concrete floor at an organic grocery store in Southern California.

And the Winners Are...

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:32:38 EST

For the 17th consecutive year, the Tilt-Up Association (TCA), Mt. Vernon, Iowa, is announcing the recipients of the 2008 Tilt-Up Achievement Awards.

Solutions

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:47:17 EST

The outdoor seating area of the Outback Steakhouse in Arcadia had a stained concrete floor that was almost impossible to keep clean. Plus, it was just plain ugly. So the restaurant contacted Best Custom Garage Coatings for a solution.

2006 Decorative Concrete Project of the Year - Nominees

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:01:46 EST

The selections here demonstrate how decorative concrete in public spaces and the commercial sector continues to grow and mature. Whether in schools, churches, retail spaces, theaters, grocery stores, and corporate headquarters or along beachfronts, the following projects demonstrate decorative concrete found throughout the country and beyond.

Cinema 11 Theaters

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:10:59 EST

Each new project offers Ralph Gasser a new opportunity for creativity. This time, he created stencil patterns, used crumpled aluminum foil as a texturing tool, and doubled countertop formliner nosing as edges for a wheelchair ramp and a bathroom backsplash.

7 for all mankind

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:18:40 EST

A standard tilt-up warehouse underwent a metamorphic change into a sophisticated corporate headquarters for the high-end denim manufacturer, “7 for all mankind.” Kevin Cozen, Classical Progression, Santa Monica, Calif., and a design team led by Evan Tribus raised the flat warehouse roof over the main entrance using an elaborate truss system. Its many windows traveled in “octopus” fashion (its nickname) down hallways. The newly stained and polished floors reflect the ceiling design in the hallways and open areas. Greg Demmert, working with the owner and designer, transformed the 20,000-square-foot floor using a finish that combined a ground floor with saw cuts (for patterns) and water-based stains (for color).

The European Village Resort

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:27:00 EST

The European Village Resort was under construction when the developer, Peter Roehr, attended World of Concrete 2004 in Orlando.

2006 Decorative Concrete Project of the Year - Honorable Mention Projects

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:08:02 EST