Aug/Sept 2017

Concrete Contractor Aug/Sept 2017
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Pictured here is a warehouse/distribution center application using a lithium siliconate densifier.
Polishing Materials & Equipment
Densifiers Demystified

Designed to entertain children of all ages, the entirely redeveloped facility applies Universal Design strategies to effectively engage toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between. The entry feature also needed to be a beautiful, year-round work of art, highly activated in the summer and durable enough to withstand constant use and weather.
Decorative Concrete
Making a Splash
Chalk lines on the footing designate the inner formwork wall line. The width of the footing minus the wall thickness should leave enough footing along the outside to support the wall forms.
Concrete
Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Footings
Chalk lines on the footing designate the inner formwork wall line. The width of the footing minus the wall thickness should leave enough footing along the outside to support the wall forms.
Concrete
Acceptable Tolerances for Residential Footings
Each MGC unit remains attached to the structure even during lifting thanks to its two guiding profiles. The wall formwork is placed on and attached to the platform. It can be retracted for rebar work and for the climbing process. The MGC unit and the wall formwork are lifted as one single unit. The platforms can be equipped with standard frailings and also with a mesh. Ladders and safety cages ensure safe access to the platforms.
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One City Center
MEVA systems working together save time on this inner city job site, and MEVA’s Guided Climbing MGC system makes its North American debut.
August 14, 2017
Each MGC unit remains attached to the structure even during lifting thanks to its two guiding profiles. The wall formwork is placed on and attached to the platform. It can be retracted for rebar work and for the climbing process. The MGC unit and the wall formwork are lifted as one single unit. The platforms can be equipped with standard frailings and also with a mesh. Ladders and safety cages ensure safe access to the platforms.
Concrete
Approach Form Camber Specifications with Caution
Cast-in-place reinforced concrete structural members deflect under load. Whatever the cause of the problem, engineers have sometimes tried to control deflection effects by requiring cambered form soffits.
August 14, 2017
Ideally, a cambered cast-in-place slab deflects just enough to take out the camber and result in a uniform-thickness slab with the surface at the design elevation. That rarely happens.
Concrete
Concrete Vs. Wood
Wood is taking market share away from concrete. How does the concrete industry reclaim market share?
August 14, 2017
The low-rise multifamily construction is currently losing more market share to the wood industry than any other segment of the concrete industry. Podiums, the part of the building containing parking and commercial space, are still concrete construction. The rest of the structure is typically wood frame. Changing building codes is one reason for this.
Polishing Materials & Equipment
Why should you attend CP&S?
The Concrete Polishing & Staining Conference and Expo (CP&S) is coming soon and we hope you’ll join us on October 5-7 in Pittsburgh, Pa. As a concrete polishing contractor here are a few reasons why you don’t want to miss this targeted, niche event.
August 14, 2017
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Polishing Materials & Equipment
Liberty at Laurel Hill: Adaptive Reuse and Polished Concrete
Make the old… new again. While a relatively simple concept, adaptive reuse has become the sexy phrase of the decade.
August 14, 2017
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Contractor's Best Friend
Can Contractors Bring America Back?
Eight reasons author Brad Humphrey believes the construction industry is the perfect place to resurrect the middle class and a great America
June 7, 2017
With the great personal drive and determination of so many construction owners and leaders poised to spring into action, I think it is very realistic and possible for our construction industry to bring America back to a country again known for its commitment to excellence, opportunities and achievement.
Decorative Concrete
CPS Introduces Aggressive Coatings Removal Tool for Surface Prep Industry
Bush Hammer removes heavy coatings with ease.
February 15, 2017
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