EDITOR'S CHOICE

  • Serious Ground Thawing

    The Complete Heat System features a heavy-duty cabinet that houses everything needed to run up to five Serious Toaster ground-thawing machines at one time.

     
  • Manhole Riser

    This alternative to a traditional manhole riser has been specified by cities and contractors in 26 states and Canada.

     

BUILDING SYSTEMS & MATERIALS

  • BelowGrade Waterproofing

    WeatherSeal BG fills a void in the WeatherTech line because it focuses on abovegrade applications.

     
  • Moisture-Reduction Barrier

    Planiseal VS is an alkali-resistant, two-component, 100%-solid, epoxy coating that when applied to slab surfaces effectively stops moisture-related problems with floor coverings.

     
  • Lower Vapor Transmission

    ProSpec Moisture Vapor Reducer (MVR) lowers the moisture vapor transmission rate of a concrete substrate by up to 80%.

     
  • Termination bar

    Term Bar is a lightweight plastic termination bar used to secure vapor barriers to concrete, masonry, or wood.

     
  • Vapor Retarder System

    Griffolyn Vapor Retarder System stops moisture infiltration from causing poor insulation performance, structural damage, and other moisture-related problems.

     
  • Tough Vapor Retarder

    Delta-MS Underslab is an ideal vapor barrier and subbase course below concrete slabs.

     
  • Lighter Deck Slabs

    Cobiax utilizes plastic material voids incorporated with rebar and concrete to create voided slabs.

     

JOBSITE PREP

  • Large-discharge capacity trash pumps

    The centrifugal-type Subaru Trash Pumps are available in models with 2-, 3-, and 4-in. discharge outlets—powered by a Subaru overhead cam or overhead valve gasoline engine.

     

DECORATIVE & SURFACES

  • Level, Smooth, or Clean slabs

    The manufacturer’s double-disc grinders use two 10- or 20-segment, 10-in.-diameter diamond grinding discs to level, smooth, or clean the surface of concrete slabs.

     
  • Grinder for large jobs

    Despite its weight and size, one person can easily maneuver the Model 3100-3P floor grinder.

     
  • Polish Concrete

    The PWE11-100 wet polisher is ideal for polishing concrete.

     
  • Concrete Surface protection

    Fast-drying and easy to apply, AquaShield causes water to bead up and roll off concrete surfaces, protecting them from damage and freeze/thaw strain.

     
  • Protect food contact surfaces

    Magnalux 304 is a chemical-resistant immersion coating comprised of vinyl ester resin and contains mica flakes that reduce permeability and improve edge retention for longer service life.

     
  • Seven Machines in One

    The Viper is seven machines in one: grinder, polisher, edger, sander, buffer, burnisher, and stripper.

     
  • Eliminate vapor failures

    RetroPlate floor coating provides superior abrasion resistance, impact strength, and light reflectivity with no adverse reaction to ultraviolet light or moisture.

     
  • Grinder-Polisher for edges

    The UltraEdge aggressive gear-driven, propane-powered edging machine reaches 3 in. under 5 1/4-in.-high shelving and grinds and polishes within 1/4-in. of walls.

     
  • Glow in the dark surface

    Glo-Kote is a ready-mix, 1/8-in. concrete resurfacer that glows in the dark.

     
  • Penetrating Stain

    The company’s acid stains penetrate existing concrete floors and react with the minerals in the concrete to create a beautifully mottled and decorative floor.

     
  • Create colors with no acids, VOCs

    Stone Essence is the ideal eco-friendly alternative to traditional acid stains for interior and exterior applications.

     
  • Alcohol-based or powder dye

    The manufacturer’s concrete dyes are available as either an alcohol base or powder that can be added to any solvent base.

     
  • Restore, Revitalize Concrete

    Use Designer Series Enhancer, a semi-transparent concrete stain, to restore and revitatlize concrete.

     
  • Stain penetrates surface

    VIVID Acid Stains penetrate into the cementitious surface to change its physical properties, creating a color that will not chip, crack, or peel.

     
  • Reactive Concrete Stain

    Brickform E-Stains are eco-friendly, penetrating, reactive stains that produce unique color effects in finished cementitious surfaces.

     
  • Stain mimics stone colors

    Perma-Cast Sierra Stain produces variegated and translucent colors that mimic colors found in natural stone.

     
  • Polyurea won’t crack or peel

    Grey Garage Coat has a virtually unlimited pot-life, allowing installers as much time as they wish to finish their flooring projects with no waste.

     
  • Sprayer for Acetones, sealers

    The heavy-duty Acetone Sprayer features a corrosion-resistant poly tank, a chemical-resistant hose, and 18-in. spray wand.

     
  • Waterproof concrete structures

    Cem-Kote Flex ST is a polymer-modified cement membrane, which can be easily applied by brushing or with spray equipment for larger applications.

     
  • Enhance surface gloss

    Use Formula One Guard-W, a water-based finish, with a high-speed burnisher to enhance the gloss of ground and polished concrete surfaces.

     
  • Grinder for small, large projects

    The Conquer20 grinder/polisher is equipped with a sturdy, well-balanced chassis and a 5-hp cast-iron motor that provides the floor-flattening capabilities of larger machines, while allowing for maneuvering a smaller footprint.

     
  • Grinder, polisher, burnisher in one

    The 30G Pro machine is a propane-driven, 30-in. planetary grinding, polishing, and burnishing machine, all in one.

     
  • Router for sealing cracks

    Better routing for better crack sealing is easier than ever with the new PCR-30 router.

     
  • Medallion table top

    Use the new Compass Medallion table top mold to create a 4-ft.-diameter compass table with a fractured edge texture.

     

TOOLS

  • Lift heavy loads

    This SMB-96 Spreader Beam makes moving large slabs or heavy bundles around the yard easier for stone handlers.

     

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

  • Combination Pumps

    PHCC Pro-Series AC pumps and battery backup systems protect against switch and power failures.

     

MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

  • Web-Based Software Offers Accessibility, Functionality

    Spectrum Version 14 construction software now is available as a web-based system, accessible via any Internet-connected device.

     
  • Washout Container

    The EWOC is an environmentally friendly concrete washout container.

     
  • Manage Water Effectively

    When water needs to be managed, moved, dammed, or diverted, Cofferdam Systems is a quick, effective, and environmentally friendly method to manage water.

     
  • Flexible Drain Pipes

    A complete drainage system of 4-in. pipe and fittings, the Flex-Drain will flex, stretch, and bend to hold in virtually any shape.

     
  • Distances Without Calculations

    Quickly level and measure elevation or distance without calculations using the laserless ZipLevel PRO-2000B Precision Altimeter.

     
  • Versatile Universal Laser

    Combining many lasers into one unit, the Spectra Precision UL633 Universal Laser provides grade in three axes and allows contractors to control a multitude of applications with one tool.

     
  • Surface-Data Collection

    The RTP-300 Real Time Profiler collects surface data up to highway speeds and creates an exact model of an existing road, bridge, or airport surface—all with millimeter-level accuracy.

     
  • Superior Accuracy and Productivity

    The latest development in grade technology for concrete paving is the adaptation of the Millimeter GPS with Lazer Zone.

     
  • Lightweight Pneumatic Drill

    For small spaces that restrict larger drills, the A-1-UTL pneumatic drill features minimum air requirements, is capable of vertical and horizontal drilling, and is lightweight for easy loading.

     
  • One-Person Rotating Laser

    Leave it to one person to check alignment, verticals, squaring, and transferring heights using the PR 35 Rotating Laser.

     
  • Trench Drainage System

    ACO Qmax trench drainage system is available in three internal widths: 14, 18, and 24 in. Connector plates enable connections to different sized channels.

     
  • Wallscanner Detects Concrete Measurements

    The Wallscanner D-tect 150 uses ultra-wide band (UWB) radar technology to detect material depth, center line, and relative width of ferrous and nonferrous metals, nonmetal objects, and live A/C wiring located beneath the surface.

     
  • Unnoticeable Self-Retracting Lifelines

    Attach the 1.6-lbs. DBI-Sala Nano-Lok self-retracting lifelines to any harness to reduce fall clearances.

     

Other Articles

  • Easy Piling Bar Placement

    Developed for production-oriented marine piling rehabilitation work, the BarBandit system allows for the placement of rebar on pilings with as few as two-man hours per piling.

     
  • Real-Time Project Visibility

    The Mobile Data Collection Suite streamlines the collection and processing of payroll hours and provides powerful real-time visibility of other KPIs including labor budgets, production units, job costs, and percent complete.

     
  • Improve Projects with Collaboration

    BIMsight model-based construction software is available free of charge for anyone to install from the Internet.

     
  • Control Projects from Start to Finish

    ProContractorMX provides concrete contractors with a single solution for estimating, job cost accounting, and project management.

     
  • User-Friendly Jobsite Data Collection

    The web-based Foundation Mobile application runs on handheld devices, streamlining the flow of timecard and job data between the field and the office.

     
  • Wireless Time Clock Solution

    JobClock Hornet is a wireless, rugged time clock that automatically sends time records, every hour, from remote worksites to your office using GSM cellular technology.

     
  • Share Critical Project Information

    Venture Project Collaboration Software unites the collaborative process of sharing documents and information across the project team on a single, easy-to-use platform.

     
  • Solve Jobsite Problems Quickly and Accurately

    The ConcreteCalc Pro for Android Smartphones helps reduce material waste, improve design accuracy, prevent rework, and cut estimating time in the field or the office—with the same features and core engine that powers the company’s handheld model.

     
  • Meet Sustainability Requirements

    The Integrated Durability-Sustainability Wizard is a versatile, user-friendly Microsoft Excel-based tool that generates project-based recommendations for concrete admixtures and technologies that address durability and sustainability requirements.

     
  • High-Rise Hoist

    Initially developed to transport formwork, the Consep Hoist allows form workers and other trades the freedom to work independently of the site crane.

     
  • Little Laser Screed

    The S-840 is a four-wheel, ride-on small laser screed.

     
  • Perfect Form Sprayer

    A commercial-grade sprayer built for thin, uniform applications of form release compounds, tilt-up bond-breakers, curing compounds, sealers, and liquid densifiers.

     
  • Synchronized Rotors

    The MQ Whiteman HTXD5i is a hydraulically driven ride-on power trowel.

     
  • Computer-Controlled Mobile Blending Unit

    By combining the power of the pump with the next generation of self-leveling materials, the Laticrete Supercap is a LEED-qualified, Greenguard-certified, low alkali, self-leveling, cement-based technology that is installed using a computer-controlled mobile blending unit—the Pump Truck.

     
  • Shotcrete Bridge Repairs

    The Cyclone CY-61 gunite machine has been used for swimming pools and fountains but now has been adapted for use in bridge repairs.

     
  • Efficient Blasting

    The EQ400T is a high-performance, vapor-abrasive blast system that can efficiently vapor-blast with conventional media from 30 to 140 psi, while suppressing up to 97% of the dust.

     
  • Reduced Weight Overhand Bracket

    The C-68 Century Series bridge hanger is an innovative design that reduces the weight of a typical bridge overhang bracket and provides a significant increase in load-bearing performance.

     
  • Optimal Engine and Blade Speed

    The CRT 60-66K Hydraulic Ride-on Trowel combines the high performance of a hydraulic drive unit with an electro-hydraulic steering system, making its operation more responsive to the operator’s commands.

     
  • Trimble Construction Supply BIM Field Link

    Trimble Field Link lets contractors communicate information quickly, accurately, and remotely.

     
  • High-Power Hammer

    This rotary hammer is able to drill up to 1 1/8-in.-diameter holes or do all-day chiseling making the RH228VC a good choice for the contractor who needs maximum performance in extreme applications.

     
  • Mats Protect Against Moisture

    The CAV-AIR-ATOR protects against moisture issues in masonry applications by providing an unobstructed air space for drainage and ventilation and is light and flexible so that it can easily rest on top of the brick ties.

     
  • Topcoat Cures Quickly

    Use Polyurea-1 optically clear high-gloss finish as a high-performance, UV-stable topcoat for every system the manufacturer produces.

     
  • Grinder, Polisher, Burnisher

    Lavina 30G Pro is a propane-driven, 30-in. planetary grinding, polishing, and burnishing machine—all in one.

     
  • Topcoat Adds Gloss

    Consolideck PolishGuard is a water-based, VOC-compliant, glossy, protective topcoat for polished concrete floors.

     
  • Floor Grinder/Polisher

    The Conquer Twin eliminates the need to choose between a rotary or a planetary floor grinding/polishing machine.

     
  • Polyaspartic In Clear or Color

    The Sparta-Flex Pure line of high-performance, ultra-high solids, VOC-free, and odor-free polyaspartic coatings has a remarkable 20-minute working time.

     
  • High-Gloss Anti-Slip Floor

    FloorChef offers 16 different flooring systems through the use of just one resin, and caters to all flooring needs, from decorative floors to fiber-reinforced industrial finishes.

     
  • Easy-To-Use Surface Retarder

    Super Cast is a breakthrough in concrete surface retarder technology.

     
  • Ensure Proper Air Content

    Model 300 custom-designed air-entrainment machine ensures ready-mix and precast producers achieve required air content every time, at little to no added expense.

     
  • Solve All Your Heating Needs

    The containerized Polarmatic Turbomatic thermal energy unit was developed to solve all heating and heat treatment needs in the ready-mix, precast, block, paver, and pipe industries, including quick melting of frozen aggregates in the receiving hopper in seconds.

     
  • Produce Concrete as Ordered

    Techcrete is a truck-mounted concrete mixer using load cells and on-board batch controls, producing concrete continuously by weight, not volume.

     
  • Ice for Your Mix

    The Flake Ice Plant features a new ISO container and has an aluminum floor.

     
  • Minimize Potential for Flooring Failures

    VaporSolve lets concrete fully cure without destroying adhesives.

     
  • Restore Slab Levels in Any Temperature

    Tell potential customers they can re-open sidewalks and streets within 15 minutes and expect virtually no resettlement.

     
  • Onsite Materials Crusher

    Attach the Crusher Bucket to an excavator to crush reinforced concrete and other material right in the bucket, eliminating the need to haul waste to a dump by returning clean rebar and material that’s ready to be reused.

     
  • Heavy-Duty but Lightweight Breaker

    The 66-lb. TE3000-AVR breaker delivers 50 ft.-lbs. of impact energy, making the electro-pneumatic unit as effective as air tools of the same weight.

     
  • Ergonomic Flooring Stripper

    Designed for transport in small vehicles, the CTS12 Rip-R-Stripper features an adjustable, anti-vibration handle and gas shock counterbalance, which lets users maintain an upright position when breaking through tough mastics, glues, and thinsets, lessening strain on knees and back.

     
  • Dual-Chemical Injection Pistol

    The self-locking IP100 Dual Chemical Injection Pistol allows for rapid injections of a series of holes under pressures up to 2000 psi, without the need for packers.

     
  • Continuous-Operation Dust Collector

    The BDC-454’s bagging system eliminates the need to shut off the machine to change out bags or empty bins, increasing productivity on multiple-project jobsites.

     
  • Modular Forms for Pilings

    Developed for production-oriented marine piling rehabilitation work, EnCap modular aluminum forming systems are engineered for rapid deployment.

     
  • Noise Control Mat

    Quiet Qurl MT has a core matrix of tangled polypropylene monofilaments, heat-welded to form a resilient structure—absorbing noise when sandwiched in a spring-mass building design.

     
  • Rebar Connector

    Viper-Lok allows for various sized rebar to be connected together vertically and horizontally, eliminating tying rebar and accepting #3 through #7 rebar in any combination.

     
  • Thin Jointless Floors

    The PrimeComposite industrial concrete flooring system creates superior quality jointless floors with a 50% reduction in thickness compared to traditional floors.

     
  • Core Bit

    The Combo Pro Diamond Core Bit has laser welded segments that hold up under the most extreme drilling conditions.

     
  • Reinforcement Positioning Chairs

    The Grip-Rite ProLok high chairs and tilt-up chairs have a locking head that raises rebar or reinforcing wire mesh to the proper position and secures rebar intersections with no tie wire or bar ties.

     
  • Safer Footing

    The Skudo Mat creates a safer environment for all who step foot onto your site.

     
  • Vapor Barrier Tape

    Crete Claw Tape provides an innovative and economical way to secure Stego Wrap Vapor Barrier or other plastic films to concrete while the concrete is still wet.

     
  • Concrete Expansion Joint

    This strong, lightweight anodized aluminum extrusion is fit with hydrophilic rubber gate seals and nylon fixing tabs.

     
  • Flowable Fill Reduces Labor

    Stable Flow, a Caltrans-approved and ASTM C260-certified product, not only provides a superior, noncollapsing, flowable fill, but also reduces labor, time, and material expenses.

     
  • Screw Anchors

    The KWIK HUS-EZ Screw Anchors take screw anchor technology to the next level.

     
  • Stamped-In Deep Ashlar

    The all-aluminum ashlar stone concrete form uses an advanced stamping method that enables the aluminum sheet to be stamped in a deep ashlar-stone pattern.