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10 Ways to Make More Sales in 2009

Pervious Concrete Will Play an Increasing Role in the Future Concrete Industry

Pervious concrete has increased its presence in the industry and advanced its mix designs and equipment.

By Kimberly Johnston

Flatwork Concrete Contractor Keeps Business Up Despite Downturn - Looking Up In a Downturn

With an emphasis on quality and customer relations, Bottorff Construction won Commercial Concrete Flatwork Project of the Year in 2008 from the Concrete Promotional Group of Kansas City.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Jobsite Mixing

Jobsite mixing leaves the contractor in control of batch size, timing and details of the mix such as additives and color.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

New Products

The following products were introduced to the concrete market during the World of Concrete 2009.

Repair Products

Repair is an integral part of any concrete contractor's business. These products can help you on your next concrete repair project.

Contractors Weigh In on the Current Decorative Concrete Industry - Views on the Market

How a couple decorative concrete contractors are fairing in today's market and what they expect for the future.

By Bob Harris

Diversifying Into Decorative Concrete Takes Research, Preparation and Creativity But the Payoff Can be Great.

Decorative concrete offers contractors a way to diversify their companies and keep business going during tough economic times, but before entering the market contractors need to consider several factors.

By Kimberly Johnston

Unique Marketing Can Keep Sales Up in Tough Economy - More Sales in 2009

Concrete Contractor Editor's Letter.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Improve Jobsite Communication with Employees - Can We Talk?

Employee relations, construction communication and tips on workplace communication.

By Brad Humphrey

Concrete Retaining Wall Great for Diversification - A Way of Retaining Business

Concrete retaining walls offer contractors, like Cornerstone Foundations Inc., add-on or full service possibilities.

By Kimberly Johnston

Crosswalk Curb Ramps Are True to Form

An Ohio contractor uses PolyMeta reusable concrete forms from Metal Forms Corp. to install new curb ramps in crosswalks.

FRP Pile Jacket Solution has no 'Pier' in Timber Pile Restoration

New York City Economic Development Corporation used FRP pile jackets and lightweight concrete in an underwater construction repair of a public pier in New York Harbor.

'The worst slab I ever had to fix'

A Louisiana concrete contractor uses heavy-duty grinders and a lithium silicate desnifier/hardener from Prosoco to repair a wavy shipping terminal floor.

Concrete Attachments Cut Down Equipment, Labor Costs

Attachments make skid-steer loaders versatile on any concrete jobsite.

Contractors Discover that Making a House Healthy Begins with a Dry Basement and Crawl Space

Standing water, moisture and radon gas in a basement or crawl space can negatively affect a home or office's entire environment. Proper treatment of these spaces can greatly improve inhabitants' lives.

Worker's Compensation

A proactive approach to workers comp claims is accomplished through a strong employee/employer/physician relationship and will lead to a quick recovery that benefits everyone involved.

10 Ways to Improve Safety and Productivity on Your Forming Jobsite

Shades of Gray: Rejuvenating Old Concrete with Polishing

Pro Concrete Designs, Raytown, Mo., brings new life to an old concrete floor through polishing.

Tax Watch: Estate Planning

The problem with estate planning is you have to be dead for it to take affect. Learn some proven, easy-to-do and fast solutions for a lifetime plan.

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