April/May 2015

Concrete Contractor April/May 2015
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Figure 1: The Net Present Value (NPV) helps you predict whether or not a particular decision results in a positive net present value.
Business Services
How to Justify Your Capital Equipment Cost

The penetration of tilt-up into new markets continues to improve efficiencies. Advancements in lifiting and bracing technology have also fueled greater efficiency.
Concrete Equipment & Products
Acceptance of Tilt-Up Concrete Continues to Rise
Dominant joints can be as much as three-quarters of an inch wide. They are the result of other joints which do not activate or crack.
Concrete Equipment & Products
What To Do About Dominant Joints in Floors
Dominant joints can be as much as three-quarters of an inch wide. They are the result of other joints which do not activate or crack.
Concrete Equipment & Products
What To Do About Dominant Joints in Floors
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Decorative Concrete
What's Old Becomes New Again
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Concrete Equipment & Products
What To Do About Dominant Joints in Floors
A rare case where doing all the right things can make the problem worse.
April 15, 2015
Dominant joints can be as much as three-quarters of an inch wide. They are the result of other joints which do not activate or crack.
Decorative Concrete
The State of Maintenance and Polished Concrete Floors
April 15, 2015
Decorative Concrete
What's Old Becomes New Again
The Hudson Hospital expansion project called for new administration and clinical wing construction, including hallways, lobby, waiting room, and stairs. The project scope included dyeing and polishing both new and existing concrete floors.
April 15, 2015
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Concrete Equipment & Products
No Reason To Not Inhale
CFA says glass fibers in concrete pose no health risk; neither do they replace steel reinforcing for managing cracks.
April 15, 2015
The CFA continues to hear from homeowners regarding health concerns of fibers used in residential concrete. It should be identified to any homeowner the fibers added to concrete pose no health threat.
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.
April 15, 2015
Pictured from left to right are the founders of the Decorative Surface Solution Group, Jonathan Vasquez, Curt Thompson and Mike Price.
Decorative Concrete
How to Apply Concrete Dyes When Grinding & Polishing
Learn the basics of dyeing concrete during the grinding and polishing process.
April 15, 2015
There are a variety of ways concrete dyes can be applied, however, typically a high-volume low-pressure (HVLP) sprayer is the best applicator.
Business Services
How to Make an Irrational Inspector Rational
Learn about five ways a contractor can challenge an inspector.
April 13, 2015
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