Ryan Olson

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Ryan Olson is the former editor and publisher of Concrete Contractor. 

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Concrete Equipment & Products
Elevation Control System Helps Meet Ff Specifications
MAKO’s Base Plate and FinCap 4.5 Screed Support System provides exact elevation control for concrete slabs.
Construction Technology
Grading Systems Offer Money Saving Options to Contractors
The grader attachment grades surfaces with precision and control while maximizing productivity. It features blades that move six different ways and a front bolster that oscillates 12 degrees to the right or left, allowing for grading on any surface.
Concrete Thoughts
Revisiting the Arctic Passage Project
In the January 2015 issue of Concrete Contractor, we featured the Arctic Passage renovation project at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. The project is now complete and scheduled to open to the public on May 23, 2015.
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
Business Services
Decorative Surface Solution Group Aims to Capitalize on Growth
The introduction of a buying/marketing group focused on four distinct concrete market segments hopes to improve the industry and bring together suppliers and contractors.
Pictured from left to right are the founders of the Decorative Surface Solution Group, Jonathan Vasquez, Curt Thompson and Mike Price.
Concrete
Have You Heard The Buzz?
With construction spending growth expected to double, 55,800 attendees made North America's largest construction trade show a very busy place.
Portland Cement Association Chief Economist Ed Sullivan forecasts a doubling of construction spending growth in 2015 to 5%, and continued 8% growth in cement consumption through 2016.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Hydration Stripe Offers Valuable Lessons
The Alexandria Life Science Center is now home to a beautiful, high-end polished concrete floor. This is a one of a kind building with a floor that will last 100 years.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Build Better Buildings, Faster
Contractors who utilize ICF products have an opportunity to earn increased profitability on a given project. It’s not uncommon to see a crew of eight to 10 people using ICF’s and constructing the entire superstructure.
Decorative Concrete
SASE Signature Floor System Created for the Polished Concrete Industry
SASE Signature Floor Systems encompasses a total package and a team approach to the industry; focusing on every component that is needed to ensure a successful project every time.
Concrete Equipment & Products
An Exercise in Execution
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Concrete Contributes to Student Life Experience
Pictured here is an overhead view of what was called Area A - The Mohawk at North Carolina State University.
Concrete
Brighter Days Are Ahead
Decorative Concrete
Thoughts from a Seasoned Decorative Concrete Contractor
Concrete Contractor caught up with Tom Ralston, of Tom Ralston Concrete to discuss the trends in decorative concrete, the future and his sage advice for contractors looking to expand into this market segment.
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