Tag: concrete

warehouse floors

Keep Warehouse Floors In Good Condition

If facility managers use an epoxy coating on warehouse floors it can protect the surface and provide safety to employees.
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.
Surface Preparation

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.
corrosion protection

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.
concrete construction

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.
stadium maintenance

Protecting Stadiums From Elements, Wear And Tear

Restoration experts Western Specialty Contractors recommend routine maintenance to extend stadium life and protect fans.
floor safety

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.
resilient design

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.
winter weather damage

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
building envelope preventive maintenance

Protecting Facilities Against The Elements

Shield the building envelope from damaging exterior forces with routine, preventive maintenance.
Penetron

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.
building inspection

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.
concrete

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 floors

Concrete Tips For Flooring Success

Here are some mistakes to avoid when preparing concrete floors for a new coating, courtesy of National Flooring Equipment.
environmental product declaration

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

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.
blow molding

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.
concrete

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
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.