Concrete Contractor cuts through the mass of information and delivers only the best, most practical and newsworthy material to the concrete contractor. In each issue, readers benefit from information on concrete equipment, current technology, job-site solutions, tips on staying competitive, finance, insurance and a host of other hard-hitting material.

Don't Hit Send!

Learn how to avoid common e-mail pet peeves to improve your electronic business communication.

Maximize Skid Steer Tire Life

Avoid spending dollars spinning tires. Understand tire types, applications and best practices to reduce downtime and skid steer operating costs.

The 3 Most Common Bottlenecks for Contractors

At any point in time, the performance of a contractor's business is limited by one and only one constraint which controls the business' bottom line.

By Ron Roberts

It IS Easy Being Green

Incorporate sustainable initiatives in both your concrete services and your business practices.

By Kimberly Johnston

Too Much Pressure

Proper concrete placement rates will help contractors avoid formwork bulging and blowouts.

By Kim Basham, PhD PE

Weathering the Storm

Despite making waves for suppliers, the antidumping order against foreign blade manufacturers has not significantly affected end users...yet.

By Jenny Lescohier

Taking Advantage of a Bad Situation

Amidst the hardships of the economic downturn, Cornerstone Foundations found an opportunity to reinvent its company and emerge as a stronger, more diversified concrete business.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

New Products

The following are products recently introduced to the concrete market as well as models which have undergone significant changes. For more information on any of these products, simply fill out the reader service card included in this issue.

Placing Equipment

Placing your concrete accurately with the proper equipment will pay off with a successful end product.

It's (decorative) Concrete

It's Concrete may be a small company but it thrives on creating unique decorative concrete pieces.

By Kimberly Johnston

Marketing Polished and Stained Decorative Concrete Floors

Use marketing to educate potential customers on the benefits of polished decorative concrete and stained concrete floors.

By Kimberly Johnston

Industry Insider

News from the concrete industry.

Finding the Right Fix

BNC Concrete uses Beer Stain to stain a floor with imperfections that could not be mechanically removed.

By Kimberly Johnston

Job References: What You Say Can be Used Against You

Employers should have a job reference policy in place to help avoid litigation.

By Dave Whitlock

Preventive Maintenance Keeps Your Equipment Operational

Create a preventive maintenance plan to help you and your employees keep construction equipment and trucks in top working order.

By Brad Humphrey

What Is Your Mission?

A mission statement will help you keep your construction company on track during changing economic times.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Precast Concrete Components Cover Minneapolis' Bases, End Zones and Goals

Hanson Structural Precast has provided precast concrete components to every pro sports arena in the area.