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.
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In The October/November 2006 Issue
Blog
Features
Upcoming Shows
Secured Pour
PCM Services tackles a challenging project at a federal facility.
Forming Market
Energy efficiency, weather concerns leading to growth in ICF homes.
Employment Law 101
Documentation, training keys to protecting your company.
Surviving the Low Ball Terrorist
Dealing with the competitors and clients who make it tough to make money.
Products
New Products
New products for October/November 2006 include the Mustang 3803ZT, Diamond Products SpeediCut, the Blastrac 3-28DC and more.
Spotlight: Attachments
Worksaver skid-steer mixer, Loegering Mud Bucket, Bobcat HB1180 and more.
Spotlight: General Construction
Terex Portable Floodlight System, Baldor Pow'R Lite Light Towers, Multiquip GloBug and more.
Spotlight: Coatings & Sealants
Transpo T-48, Nox-Crete Duro-Nox, Quikrete Epoxy Industrial Floor Coating and more.
Decorative Concrete
Editor's Letter: Make Your Business Work for You
Figure out what you want to do with your business and put the people and systems in place to make it happen.
Project Profile
Thinking Big Picture
Greg Randa saved his business and his life by getting out of the field and into the office.
Columns
Training & Education
Focus on DCI and Events for October/November 2006.
Business 101: Making Time Work for You
Things to do to ensure good time management.
Decorative Concrete: My Summer Vacation on the Chattahoochee River
The collaboration of the Whole Foods Store project in Duluth, GA.
By Bob Harris
Do What You Do Best
Tips to help you do your best on every job.
By Rocky Geans
Contractor has a Duty to Seek Clarification of Ambiguous Terms
If a contractor fails to get clarification, they may be bound to the owner's interpretation of the terms.
By Gerald Katz
Industry Insider
Industry Insider
Housing forecast, Quick news and Industry events for October/November 2006.
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