Summer is in full swing and with summer comes backyard BBQ’s, 4th of July celebrations and the lazy days of summer. It’s a great time of the year. In this, the June/July issue of Concrete Contractor there is lots to celebrate as well.
Our Cover Story represents the latest in engineering and construction technology as contractors continue to build the Wanda Vista Tower in Chicago. When completed, it will be Chicago’s third tallest building behind Willis Tower at 1,450 feet. Turn to page 28 to learn more.
This issue also features the Concrete Foundations Association Grand Project of the year. As voted by CFA members, the Grand Project of the Year winning project features concrete walls that exceed 20 feet with only a third of the total wall length under 11 feet. These tall walls display a decorative concrete feature down the center of the floor plan that anchors the foundation and the house itself into the landscape. To see this project, turn to page 20.
If you’re a decorative concrete contractor, then you probably know 2018 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Decorative Concrete Council. Contributing Editor, Joe Nasvik documents the humble beginnings of the group, detailing how the group started and the contributions the group has provided to the industry. Congrats to the DCC! Cheers to 20 more years!
Finally, we at Concrete Contractor magazine have some things celebrate as well. Over the years, our publication has covered topics you the concrete contractor want to know about. In each issue, our readers benefit from information on concrete equipment, current technology, job-site solutions, and tips on staying competitive, finance, insurance and best practices in flatwork/slabs, foundations and walls, decorative concrete and polished concrete.
It’s because of you, our loyal readers and advertising partners that have pushed Concrete Contractor to claim the No. 1 market share amongst the B2B concrete-related publications. We take pride in the information we have presented to you and because of you, we continue to grow. We want to continue to grow in the future, and we want you, the concrete contractor to be a part of it. If there is a topic you would like to see covered in a future issue of Concrete Contractor, please send me an email at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events:
Solomon Colors 2018 Decorative Concrete Fair – August 21-23. Visit www.brickformtraining.com/eventslist/ for more information.
American Society of Concrete Contractors Annual Conference – September 20-23. Visit www.ascconline.org for more information.
