Tag: concrete
Best Practices For Concrete Floor Prep And Care
Concrete flooring can be a great option for commercial spaces due to its ability to be cleaned with nontoxic chemicals.
MAGNETACH Surface Preparation Accessories
The MAGNETACH Tooling System is designed for use on single- and dual-head concrete grinding equipment with either left- or right-hand rotation.
MCI-2020 Gel Delivers Robust Corrosion Protection
MCI-2020 Gel is an injectable corrosion inhibitor which provides a robust dose of corrosion protection directly at or near the depth of steel reinforcement in concrete.
2020 Excellence In Concrete Construction Awards Announced
The Kennedy Center Expansion in Washington, DC was chosen as Overall Winner, while 12 other projects have also been recognized.
Protecting Stadiums From Elements, Wear And Tear
Restoration experts Western Specialty Contractors recommend routine maintenance to extend stadium life and protect fans.
Floor Safety Solution Offers High Traction
The PIG Safety Border Mat with Adhesive Backing combines a highly visible border pattern with a high-traction walking surface.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
Question Of The Week: How Can I Prepare My Facility For Winter?
Fall is the ideal time to prepare your facility for winter weather. Routine inspections of your building from roof to foundation now can prevent costly repairs in the future
Protecting Facilities Against The Elements
Shield the building envelope from damaging exterior forces with routine, preventive maintenance.
Penetron Helps Clear Utah Roads In Winter
Penetron crystalline technology provides the crucial protection concrete needs to resist the aggressive, chloride-rich environment of the Utah Department of Transportation’s new and expanded Cottonwood Maintenance Complex.
Winter’s Coming: Now’s The Time To Prepare Your Facility
Routine inspections of your facility from roof to foundation in the fall can prevent costly repairs in the future.
Friday Funny: What Could You Do With A Bag Of Concrete?
Most of us would be challenged to construct something more imaginative than a patio paver. Joey Eddington made a floating ghost table.
Concrete Tips For Flooring Success
Here are some mistakes to avoid when preparing concrete floors for a new coating, courtesy of National Flooring Equipment.
Echelon Masonry Products Obtain EPDs
Oldcastle Architectural's Echelon Trenwyth CMU block and InsulTech wall system have obtained an Environmental Product Declaration under ASTM C90 guidelines for loadbearing concrete masonry.
Concrete Flooring by Concreate
Concrete Flooring is plank flooring that provides the performance of decorative concrete without the cost or complications of pouring a slab.
20,000 Plastic Spheres For JFK Performing Arts Center Expansion
The design incorporates long spans without the use of beams and lightens the structure by displacing approximately 30% of the concrete normally required for a comparable flat slab.
Bones And Shells Inspire Stronger Concrete
Researchers at MIT are seeking to redesign concrete — the most widely used human-made material in the world — by following nature’s blueprints.
Four Types Of Concrete Damage And How To Address Them
The type of damage you see on your concrete is often a clue as to how it occurred in the first place. Proper diagnosing of the problem can help you determine how best to fix it, and how soon you need to address it.
Five Common Misconceptions About Concrete Floor Maintenance
To give maintenance professionals a better understanding of some of the key principles behind concrete floor maintenance, the IICRC has developed a list of commonly held misconceptions
Friday Funny: How Is A Building Like A Bowling Ball?
You may wonder how and why a building would have anything to do with a bowling ball, but the engineers out there will probably recognize the relationship fairly quickly.
Did You Miss Our “Smart Buildings: Enabling Facility Control And Automation” Webinar?
View this free video webinar to learn about different types of smart building solutions, how intelligent asset monitoring can save money with predictive maintenance, and more!
Did You Miss Our “Air Curtains: Conserving Energy And Ambiance At The Door” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how air curtains save energy and reduce CO2 emissions, support the indoor experience, and conserve ambiance.
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