Concrete Construction

Finding a Common Solution

If a contractor delivers a floor that does not meet the specified flatness, chances are good he will end up in court, possibly spending thousands of dollars on litigation, which could put his business in jeopardy.

Rachel K. Bruce

Floormap Stencil Designs, Springdale, Ark.
Mike Meredith

Arizona Falls, Las Vegas
Chris Swanson

Colour, Rescue, Calif.
Pablo Johnson

Pablo Johnson, an employee at Mozell by Design, says the company focuses on murals and other faux work.
Gene Dean

Dean's Concrete Service, Greenwood, Ind.
Troy Lemon

Cornerstone Decorative Concrete, Fennville, Mich.
David Earnest, Kevin Hill, and Dimas Jordan

Substrate Management Services, Carnesville, Ga.; Niagara Machine, Charlotte, N.C.; Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Inc., Randleman, N.C.
Nick and Gigi Relampagos

It's Concrete, Hayward, Calif.
Debbie and David Quick

Quick Creations, Lincoln, Calif.
Gary Hayden

Prehistoric Tops and Custom Hardscapes, Grand Junction, Colo.

A People Industry

Presentations at CONCRETE SURFACES' Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum were devoted to common sense, people-oriented advice.

Predicting Windy Day Problems

We are planning to bid on a decorative patio on a high-profile project overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The area is known for its continuously changing weather and especially windy conditions. We would like to try to estimate how the varying weather conditions will affect our productivity. We would...

Product Selection Guide — Pigments & Dyes

With a wide array of colors at their fingertips, contractors can transform ordinary concrete projects into decorative masterpieces. Pigments and dyes offer a quick and affordable way to create a natural appearance or make a bold statement.

Encountering Concrete Counters

Concrete countertops continue to gain acceptance by builders, architects, and homeowners as an up-scale design alternative to granite, topaz, and other high-end materials.

WOC's Education Heads East

World of Concrete's Regional Conference, scheduled for May 14–15, 2010, in Orlando, will provide the information and continued education hours that attendees need in today's challenging economic climate.
Women's Leadership Academy

The Women's Leadership Academy targets business owners, education directors, office managers, training coordinators, or anyone interested in learning how to be a more effective leader.
Examining Epoxy-Coated Rebar

The Epoxy Interest Group of Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, Schaumburg, Ill., released a report on the performance of epoxy-coated bars in West Virginia.
Wacker's Trowel Challenge

The results are in for Menomonee Falls, Wis.-based Wacker Neuson's Ride-On Trowel Challenge, held during World of Concrete.
Improvement Seen in First Quarter

First quarter reports show a slight improvement from the 2009 fourth quarter reading of 47.7 in nonresidential construction.
CIM Students Give Back

Students from the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program at California State University, Chico, recently helped Catalyst Domestic Violence Services to build two 840-square-foot transitional housing units located near the Catalyst facility.

The Sometimes Magical Elixir

Air—who would think something so visible, whose composition is so invisible, pervades our universe so completely, and has such omnipresence and power, can be both so useful and so harmful?

A Pop Quiz

The following true or false quiz should give you a fair sense of your current technical level.
A Pop Quiz: Answers

The following true or false quiz should give you a fair sense of your current technical level.

Barrier System

Air & Vapor Barrier 1800 provides a seamless and continuous membrane around the building envelope.
Versatile Pump

The VersaPump 2 can be used for either slabjacking or concrete pumping.
Tractor Loader Backhoe

This loader and backhoe is designed with a slanted boom and braceless frame, and has a lifting capacity of 2200 lbs. with a 9 ft. 6 in. lifting height.
Armorless Bridge Joints

Ply-Krete joint systems are ideal for high stress applications, such as bridges, parking structures, and airports.
Improve a Surface's Look

Revive Color Refresher improves the appearance of existing, unsealed exterior colored or uncolored concrete surfaces.
Lower Moisture Vapor Transmission

ProSpec Moisture Vapor Reducer lowers the moisture vapor transmission rate of a concrete substrate by up to 80%, taking a substrate that emits 15 lbs. of moisture per 1000 sq. ft. in 24 hours to less than 3 lbs./1000 sq. ft. in 24 hours.
Concrete Floats

PRO Grip concrete floats are made with high-grade magnesium.
Squeegee Trowel

The soft-grip handle Squeegee Trowel smooths a variety of coatings in new construction, drywall, overlays, and restoration.
Magic Trowel

The Magic Trowel is a decorative concrete tool designed to smooth the surface of overlay cementitious products.