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.

Six Business Lessons from the Recession: What we can learn from a challenging economy

Concrete Countertops Get Creative

Decorative concrete contractors create a concrete countertop for an outdoor kitchen and a glow-in-the-dark bathroom vanity.

By Kimberly Johnston

Concrete Attachments Cut Down Equipment, Labor Costs

Visit the Equipment Connection to find the concrete products you need

Do you have the right people on the bus?

Use the circumstances of our current recession to weed out bad employees and find good ones to replace them.

Take Your Grading to the Next Level

Increased quality, labor savings and tighter material yields are just a few of the benefits concrete contractors will see with laser-guided grading systems.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Equipment Selection Tips

Educating yourself on the options available for grinding and polishing equipment will help you choose the best option for your company.

Vapor Retarders

Proper design, selection and installation of below-grade vapor retarders are keys to a successful concrete floor.

By Kim Basham, PhD PE

Tackling the Tough Stuff

Elliot Construction Corp.'s 'no fear' attitude toward concrete, paired with experienced crews and a dedication to customer service, has given the company a reputation throughout the Chicagoland area as a contractor who can build anything with concrete.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Attachments Spotlight

Attachments are helpful work site tools that allow you to stretch the capabilities of a host machine.

Mixer Spotlight

Choose a mixer appropriate to your material, job size and project accessibility.

Flooring Products & Equipment

New Products

The following are products recently introduced to the concrete market as well as models which have undergone significant changes.

Concrete Countertops

Contractors combine concrete and creativity for unique concrete countertops.

By Kimberly Johnston

Finding Your Inspiration

Bob Harris created a decorative concrete river design for his office using a stamped concrete overlay and inspiration from Mother Nature and a Venetian wall.

By Bob Harris

Contractor Weighs in with Flooring Solution

Drytek products help a contractor create a cement underlayment within weight restrictions.

By Kimberly Johnston

Spring Training for Your Team

Construction training and managing construction crews before and during the construction season.

By Brad Humphrey

In Concrete Standards Battle, Flooring is Winning, Part 1

Civil engineer Geoffrey D. Hichborn explains the problems he sees with flooring standards in the concrete industry and suggests a plan of action for contractors.

By Geoffrey D. Hichborn, Sr., PE

A Sad Goodbye

Concrete Contractor Editor's Letter.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Reap the Benefits of Membership at the CFA Summer Meeting

Membership in the Concrete Foundations Association offers valuable resources and support to help you run your business.

By Ed Sauter

CFA Project of the Year Awards

Winners of the CFA 2009 Project of the Year Awards for single family, above grade concrete home and commercial/multi-family projects include Ekedal Concrete, Bartley Corporation and Action Concrete Contractors.

By Kimberly Johnston

Fill Your Belly on Amelia Island

Amelia Island offers dozens of restaurants for you to try during the CFA Summer Meeting.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Join Us at the 2009 CFA Summer Meeting

The education program is something you don't want to miss at the only national event dedicated solely to the removable concrete form industry -- residential and commercial.

By Ed Sauter

Learn and Play at the 2009 CFA Summer Meeting

Take advantage of the relaxing and beautiful venue for the Concrete Foundations Association Summer Meeting on Amelia Island, Fla.

Do You Have the Right Protocols in Place?

Employee handbooks and non-compete agreements are protocols that can help protect and strengthen your company.

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