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.

Focusing on Residential Concrete - A Residential Stronghold

Bartley Corp. focuses on a niche in custom home foundations and a new focus on green building in the residential market.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Concrete Photo Engraving Comes to Life with Reckli Formliners - A New Image for Concrete

Reckli formliners allow contractors the ability to engrave images into concrete walls.

By Kimberly Johnston

Laser Screed Key Equipment on Concrete Parking Lot Job - Whitetopping

LYCON supplied the concrete for a concrete paving project at a parking lot where Docken Concrete performed concrete whitetopping using a Somero Laser Screed.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

CFA Certification Program

CFA introduces its contractor certification program.

By Jim Baty

New Concrete Products

Products recently introduced to the concrete market as well as models which have undergone significant changes.

Product Spotlight: Vibrating Equipment

Good consolidation practices call for good concrete vibrating equipment. From hand-held to backpack models, choose the style that works for you.

Product Spotlight: Technology

Technology tools and computers are quickly making their way onto the jobsite. Knowing what's new in construction technology can help you streamline jobsite organization and communication.

Tips for Decorative Concrete Contractors on Polished Concrete - Planning the Finish

The latest in decorative concrete is polished concrete floors. Achieve a better finish by spec'ing a job from the ready mix concrete through the protection process.

Business Management that Keeps the Customer Happy - A Lasting Impression

Always leave a customer satisfied and confident in your decorative concrete work.

By Bob Harris

Pouring a Concrete Gymnasium Floor - Equipment and Planning Keep Gym Pour Running Smoothly

J.P. Cullen & Sons focused on equipment and planning to complete the concrete slab for a high school gymnasium floor.

By Kimberly Johnston

How to Downsize for Profitability

Ways to make a profit without having to layoff employees.

By Brad Humphrey

Defect Litigation in the Concrete Industry

Five common areas of defect allegations regarding concrete.

By Geoffrey D. Hichborn, Sr., PE

Business Opportunity in a Down Economy - Opportunity in the Downturn

Concrete Contractor Editor's Letter

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Preserving Historic Structures

Historic preservation of concrete structures requires an informed approach

Concrete Forms — A Formwork Formula: Tips for Success

Formwork is a crucial element in concrete construction. Just as important is selection of the right formwork, as it greatly affects the schedule, labor requirements, quality and total cost of a project.

Tilt Up Concrete -- Management Buy-In Critical to Tilt-Up Safety Programs

Site-cast tilt-up construction is recognized as a reliable and safe building method if utilized in conjunction with good planning and a solid safety program.

2009 Construction Forecast

The Portland Cement Association's chief economist Edward Sullivan offers the Association's outlook on the construction industry for 2009 and beyond.

By Edward Sullivan

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