https://ascconline.org RSS feeds for American Society of Concrete Contractors 60 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/455/Getting-Back-to-Business#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=455 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=455&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/455/Getting-Back-to-Business Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter June 2024 As we dive into the busy season, it is full steam ahead. At the of April, the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) held its Annual Committee Week in the vibrant city of St. Louis. Industry leaders convened to exchange insights, innovations, and best practices, enriching our collective pursuit of excellence. The ASCC Committee Week in St. Louis was a resounding success! Committee members met for two days, and the meetings were very productive. The CPC (Concrete Polishing Council) reviewed three new documents that will be published as position statements for the polishing contractors. One paper on differential curing will be modified for use with the DCC (Decorative Concrete Council) for decorative concrete contractors. The weather is improving, and everyone is busy again, which is good for all of us as our industry moves ahead. As usual, during an election year, things are a little unsure, causing banks and owners to be a little cautious about how much money they will spend on construction projects. There is still a lot of funding for infrastructure repairs coming from the Federal government. The DCC will begin planning for its 2024 community project, which should happen soon. With spring weather a little on the cool side, remember your best practices for cold-weather concrete. A cool subbase combined with sun and wind creates perfect conditions for plastic shrinkage cracks, soft interior and surface crusting. This can be problematic for crews installing stamped concrete, and other decorative finishes. The forum lately has been talking about the use of evaporation retarders and finishing aids. Just be sure that you’re installing and using these products correctly to avoid any potential issues. Another hot-button topic seems to be using steel trowels on exterior concrete, leading to delamination and scaling. Some are concerned that Type IL cement may be a contributing factor. I’m sure that comes into play at some point, but good finishing practices will keep you safe and produce a good quality finish. The no-no, with steel trowels on exterior concrete, is generally associated with using a power trowel where the concrete has air entrainment. Using a steel hand trowel on exterior concrete is not an issue as long as the concrete is treated with a secondary finish after troweling, such as stamping or a broom finish. This will open the surface and allow for bleed-water to dissipate at a normal rate. Hope you all have a great season, and we’ll talk again soon! rzuellig Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:455 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/448/May-is-Building-Safety-Month#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=448 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=448&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/448/May-is-Building-Safety-Month Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter May 2024 As we get into the summer months, workload picks up, and safety becomes more prevalent. Every month should be about safety awareness, but May is designated to ‘Building Safety Month’, with this year’s theme of “Mission Possible.” Building Safety Month is presented by the International Code Council (ICC), which is a not-for-profit association focused on safety worldwide. Building Safety Month is an international campaign that takes place during the entire month of May, raising awareness about building safety, and encompassing really, construction safety as a whole. These codes set in place protect homes, offices, schools, manufacturing facilities, stores, and places of entertainment, all of which we work within, in our respective businesses. The ICC provides multiple tools to engage your staff on proper safety protocol including codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe and resilient structures. Some of the tools available include: brochures, social media awareness with the designated hashtag (#buildingsafety2024), toolbox talk items, and safety tip sheets. You can find and use all of these free materials online at: www.iccsafe.org. During the month of May, I encourage you to participate, educate, and learn yourselves, the importance of continuous safety practices and awareness campaigns. Together, we can all work towards safer practices and work sites. rzuellig Wed, 01 May 2024 17:54:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:448 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/446/Spring-is-Here-and-Work-is-Picking-Up#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=446 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=446&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/446/Spring-is-Here-and-Work-is-Picking-Up Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter May 2024 Welcome to Spring 2024, even though we still have snow in some places it is officially Spring now, and work seems to be moving again. We just finished our trip to ACI in New Orleans; what a great city to visit. The meetings were very productive and the food there is amazing as always. ACI-310 guide to Decorative Concrete will submit a new revision this year for publication in 2025. We also established a new sub-committee to publish a guide for the ACI 310.1 polished finishes specification. This should be a tremendous help in broadening the reach and use of this specification. We left the conference excited about the progress the committee has made over the last two years (post-Covid). The end of April (22nd-24th), was ASCC’s Committee week, it was good seeing you all there. It was a productive time and very engaging. If you have not attended, I would recommend attending next year. It is a fantastic way to engage with the membership, committees, and our staff who always do an excellent job with this event. The hotline has been jumping this month, mostly with polished concrete calls. As membership activity increases, I use it as a gauge to measure the uptick in business. When members are busy, I find myself busier as well. Lately, I have been getting a lot of calls from not just members, but specifiers as well. It is great to get involved with projects in the planning stages and help to clarify means and methods for a specifier that seems to be a little lost. Of course, the CPC references are a key ingredient to making these jobs successful. It was good to see everyone in St. Louis! rzuellig Wed, 01 May 2024 17:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:446 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/440/Is-it-time-to-consider-Artificial-Intelligence-AI-powered-tools-in-your-business#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=440 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=440&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/440/Is-it-time-to-consider-Artificial-Intelligence-AI-powered-tools-in-your-business Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter March 2024 With the ever-changing construction industry, more companies are familiarizing themselves and their employees with artificial intelligence (AI). It revolutionizes how we plan our projects, how we analyze vast amounts of data, and even how we hire. It enhances our safety and our productivity – but how do we implement and use it? AI is a game changer, and with so much to talk about this issue, this quick article could become a 100-page (or more) document, So I’ll share with you some of the benefits of artificial intelligence, and why I’ve implemented it within my companies to help you get a head start. We’re all familiar with the repetitive tasks; the errors, the labor – and that’s where AI can help. By streamlining processes, resources, and scheduling through historical data and workflow, you’re improving your accuracy which can lead to major cost savings. Another great feature of AI is that your project planning just got easier. By analyzing complex and historical data, AI can help reduce costs, optimize project schedules, and with resource availability, it will help deliver projects efficiently. Project managers can manage their projects without the need to be physically present on site (of course, if need be, always be there). When it comes to forecasting, this is when AI can shine. By using AI-powered systems, the algorithms will help to forecast the materials, equipment, labor, and inventory – utilizing patterns to make informed decisions. This ultimately leads to a reduction in waste and an increase in profitability. Also, through predictive analytics, AI will predict delays in projects, cost overruns, and potential safety hazards. It can manage your budgets, streamline your documentation, and effectively schedule your staff. With all of this said (and it doesn’t even cover what AI’s capabilities are, not even in the slightest), AI still won’t, and probably never will, replace the importance of human connection(s). Keep in mind that AI is a tool, not a replacement. The key to AI is to enhance the human element, which cannot be replaced. rzuellig Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:440 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/438/Weather-Challenges-Impact-Concrete-Work#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=438 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=438&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/438/Weather-Challenges-Impact-Concrete-Work Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist, The Voice Newsletter March 2024 Is winter over? It seemed like that a couple of weeks ago, and now I am sitting in my office and watching it snow outside my window. There are a lot of things happening at the ASCC and in our industry as well. The ACI Spring Conference will be held in New Orleans here at the end of March. The ACI-ASCC 310 will be finalizing the new document for publication, hopefully for the summer review. The ASCC Committee week will be held in St. Louis in April, the week of April 22nd. This is always a busy couple of days, but I am looking forward to the Cardinals game! The Decorative Concrete Council just completed its new strategic plan, that meeting will be held on March 13th, 2:00 P.M. CST. I am sure everyone is hoping that Spring is just around the corner and warmer temperatures will return soon. Some of our most common issues related to spring weather are cool substrate conditions, combined with sun and wind. These create challenging conditions for placing and finishing Decorative concrete. Spring weather often brings fluctuating temperatures, which can impact the curing process of concrete. Rapid temperature changes can lead to thermal cracking and surface defects in the concrete, affecting its strength and durability. To mitigate this risk, contractors should closely monitor weather forecasts and adjust concrete mix designs and curing practices accordingly. Using concrete with appropriate additives, such as set retarders or accelerators, can help control the curing process and ensure consistent strength development, even in variable temperature conditions. Feel free to share your experiences with me on dealing with springtime conditions, our network is a wonderful place to learn. rzuellig Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:438 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/419/Better-Together#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=419 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=419&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/419/Better-Together Ryan Klacking. CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter February 2024 January, no doubt, was a busy month as many of us were in Las Vegas for the 50th Anniversary of the World of Concrete. For me personally, this was not only my 18th year attending and my fourth year as an exhibitor, but also one of the best WOCs I have attended in all my years. The energy was palpable, the people were open to new and exciting equipment, processes, and endeavors, and the ASCC booth was also busy the entire week. Having the opportunity to speak to others in the industry that were not familiar with the ASCC, CPC, or DCC was an exciting endeavor. It provided me the opportunity as a board member and also as member to explain not only the support and items we have for them to use, but also the attributes of the organization(s) to the industry as a whole. It is important as an organization and as members to unite others, and to support one another with endeavors both inside and outside of the organization. Providing mentorship is a part of being engaged in the organization. ASCC possesses an incredible cadre of resources, and we should keep this in mind always that we are promoting one of the strongest industry organizations available. A key aspect of the ASCC is the offering of training and documents such as: Safety Training and Assessment Recognition, Certification Programs, Tool Kits, Consulting, and much more. In talking with many attendees who visited the booth at the World of Concrete, many were unaware of what we have to offer, which in turn means that we need to create more of an awareness of the great resources we do offer. As the CPC Director and ASCC Board member, I am committed to providing concrete contractors a “unified” voice in the construction industry. I know that my fellow ASCC Board members and ASCC members share my sentiments, which epitomizes the collaborative culture of the ASCC and makes ASCC a leader in the industry. The ASCC truly embodies its mission, “to enhance the capabilities of those who work with concrete.” rzuellig Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:16:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:419 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/417/New-Year-New-CPC-and-DCC-Benefits#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=417 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=417&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/417/New-Year-New-CPC-and-DCC-Benefits Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter February 2024 Now that the World of Concrete is over, it’s time to get back to work. The show was a big success for everyone this year, and we were very happy with the Decorative Concrete Experience booth in the South Hall.  We had a lot of diverse traffic that we don’t normally see outside in the decorative lot.  The Kickoff bash had excellent attendance this year and was a big success as always.  Even though it is still winter, we are seeing unusually warm weather in many places. Here in the Northwest, we are above average. Last week, we were in Montana and even there it was in the 40’s; which is very strange for this time of year.  I’m sure that many of you are still dealing with cold weather conditions, so let’s review our cold weather concreting documents and practices. As always, the ASCC hotline is here to serve your needs and answer your questions. The CPC has published new charts for aggregate exposure and polished concrete appearance. These are available online under the polished concrete section of the website.  The DCC has several documents in the pipeline for publishing; we should see those become available soon. Spring will be here soon so keep up with your local forecasts and make ready, 2024 will be a great year for us all. rzuellig Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:417 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/406/Get-Ready-for-the-World-of-Concrete#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=406 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=406&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/406/Get-Ready-for-the-World-of-Concrete Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter January 2024 Well let’s start by saying Happy New Year to everyone! It’s been such a busy year, a lot of changes in the ASCC and even for us personally. Now that Christmas and New Years is over, we can look to the year ahead. World of Concrete is just a a couple of weeks away, so a lot of us are preparing for the show. This year, the ASCC is sponsoring a Polished Concrete Luncheon, the ASCC Kick off bash, and the DCC/CPC Experience. Of course, there will be committee meetings and gatherings throughout the week. We are also sponsoring the ACI Decorative Finisher Exam class on Monday. So, if you need to get certified, be sure to get registered! For those of us who are exhibitors, there is a lot of planning and preparation for the booths. For those of you who will not attend the show, welcome to winter. I hope you can find some sunshine someplace in your schedule. If not, it’s time to review your cold weather placement practices, get out the blankets and curing membranes. A lot of people look for sunny places to spend off time in the winter, my wife and I tend to look for snowy places, like Whitefish, Montana. We will spend a few days there right after the WOC show in February, to do a little skiing. Wherever you go and wherever you are, we hope you stay safe and productive. Hope to see you all at the show. rzuellig Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:406 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/391/Be-Careful-and-Take-Your-Time-During-Inclement-Weather#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=391 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=391&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/391/Be-Careful-and-Take-Your-Time-During-Inclement-Weather Clark Branum, Decorative & Polished Concrete Specialist, The VOICE Newsletter December 2023 I hope everyone is getting ready for the Holiday season now that Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas is on the horizon. It seems like everywhere you go there is another reminder that Christmas day is soon approaching. For contractors, it means that employees will take time off to spend with their families. Jobs are under pressure to be completed before the holiday break. Some places in the U.S. are already seeing snow on the ground, and that can increase the danger of travel, including your work trucks on the road. Everyone needs to be extra careful now and allow more time for commuting and be sure to carry emergency roadside equipment. Make sure your crew is keeping warm, especially when working outdoors. Let’s not forget that it is a good time to review your cold weather concrete procedures. Slower set times, hot water loads, accelerating admixtures, and even blankets for some of us. Remember to check the subbase temperature before placement, you may even need to cover the base a day or two before the pour takes place. This is a special time of year for everyone, and I personally hope all of you have a safe and Merry Christmas! rzuellig Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:391 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/378/Planning-for-2024-DCC-Activities#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=378 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=378&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/378/Planning-for-2024-DCC-Activities Clark Branum, Decorative and Polished Concrete Specialist The Voice Newsletter November 2023 The Fall ACI Conference in Boston just finished last week, and there is always a lot of committee work to follow up. The Concrete Mixer (gathering) on Tuesday night was well attended, and because it was Halloween, it was a colorful event to attend. The DCC has held its last meeting for the year this week, but there will be several more meetings over the next few weeks to discuss the DCC/CPC Experience event at the 2024 World of Concrete. We decided to offer sponsorships to members for $1,500 each to help offset the cost of the event this year at WOC (World of Concrete). So, any company who would like to help sponsor this event please contact the ASCC office to participate. The DCC would also like to put out a call to the membership for community projects for next year. We have been planning a specific project, but there seems to be some project delays. So, now we need a new project for 2024. If anyone has a worthy project, please advise me or our Council Director Rich Cofoid. Next up is getting ready for the Holidays! That’s right, they’re here again! Seem too soon? It does for me! This year went by too fast! With so many changes in the industry, it’s getting hard to keep up with everything. Don’t worry, that’s why we’re here! Our job is to keep the membership informed of changes as they happen and keep you up to date with the information you need to navigate through these tricky times. From my family to yours, I sincerely hope you all have a great Thanksgiving Holiday, see you soon. rzuellig Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:378 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/372/National-Careers-in-Construction-Month#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=372 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=372&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/372/National-Careers-in-Construction-Month Ryan Klacking CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter October 2023 To piggyback on my newsletter from September and how sponsorships, support, and education are not only critical to our future workforce, but also to the industry, I would like to bring awareness to the month of October, as it is Careers in Construction Month (CICM). Since 2005, October has been touted as National Careers in Construction Month. What was once just a weeklong celebration, has now become a monthlong endeavor of education, awareness, and celebration of the industry. “Concrete” specific jobs aren’t in the top ten of the fastest growing careers in the construction industry, Construction and Project Managers take the #1 spot, and we all use and depend on these key positions for our companies and businesses as they oversee the projects, track the progress, costs, issues, and carry out the detailed plans. With the need for more workers coming into this industry, supporting endeavors that help to bring awareness to the trade is crucial for not only the health of the industry, but also for our workforce, and our future business. Below are some ideas and suggestions you can use to promote CICM: Highlight someone who has been a mentor or educator in your life through social media, and the difference they have made in your life or career with the hashtags: #careersinconstruction, or #CICM. Host an in-person or virtual meetings with people/students potentially interested in a career in the field. Some topics you can discuss can include high demand for the trades, skillsets needed, potential for upward mobility, and resources available. Spread the word. You can visit byf.org/cicm to download media resources and graphics to help promote CICM during the month of October. Whether it is through outreach, mentorship, sponsorship, training, or education, the need for more skilled labor and individuals is needed – and we have the ability to aid in the future paths of our successors. rzuellig Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:372 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/347/Finding-a-Work-Life-Balance-That-Works-for-You#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=347 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=347&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/347/Finding-a-Work-Life-Balance-That-Works-for-You Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Voice Newsletter August 2023 I think I can speak for everyone who reads this newsletter or who participate in other work-related activities such as associations, that often, we’re struggling to find a solid work-life balance. It’s all too often that our work, especially as owners, takes precedence over almost everything else in our lives. We all have this innate desire to succeed, in the meantime, pushing aside our own well-being. By not having a balance, you’re subjecting yourself to instances of greater burnout, potential health issues, and we all know we can’t afford to have that happen. Not for ourselves, our businesses, or our families. In this month’s writing, I’d like to get personal and share with you some things I have done to help me find my own balance between work and life, in the hope it’ll allow you to take some more time for yourself, your family, and the things that matter most. Don’t try to strive for perfection! Instead, try to strive for a realistic expectation of outcomes. It’ll help you to manage your companies, your teams, and yourself better. Remain fluid with your goals. We all set goals, whether daily, monthly, or yearly. But understanding and giving yourself time to move the goalpost might mean a big difference in your stress when goals aren’t achieved on time. Prioritize your health. Your mental, emotional, and physical health are essential to stay sharp. This can include anything from daily exercise to meditation. Unplug. Give yourself time away from emails, social media, and even phone calls. It allows your brain to rest, giving you much needed time to reset, and be ready for the next day. Take a vacation. I know this is a busy time of year with work but even planning a weekend getaway will give you much needed time to shut off, reset, and reinvigorate. Set boundaries! Personally, this is the one I find hardest to do, but it’s needed. Setting boundaries doesn’t mean forgetting your responsibilities, or ignoring tasks that need to be completed. It simply means that when you put work down, you really put it down (unless of course there’s a situation that needs immediate attention). Allowing yourself to set those boundaries will allow you to reset. While we all operate differently and all have different situations, we all face some sort of stressors, burnout, and times when we lose sight of what’s important. I hope that some of these tips will help you to find a happy medium between your work life and your personal life. Cheers! rzuellig Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:347 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/311/Clark-Branum-Hired-as-Decorative-Polished-Concrete-Specialist#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=311 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=311&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/311/Clark-Branum-Hired-as-Decorative-Polished-Concrete-Specialist November 16, 2022 – Clark Branum, noted decorative concrete speaker, trainer, and quality control manager, has joined the Technical Division of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, as the decorative and polished concrete specialist. It is a part-time position. This role provides leadership, counsel, and direction for the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and the Concrete Polishing Council (CPC). One of the key responsibilities is answering two technical hotlines, one for decorative concrete and one for polished concrete questions. rzuellig Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:311 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/CPC-Pre-Construction-Checklists#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=2 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/CPC-Pre-Construction-Checklists The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) a subsidiary of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has developed two preconstruction checklists for floors to receive a polished finish. They are “Checklist for the PreConstruction Conference” and “Checklist for the Polished Concrete Pre-Construction Conference.” SuperUser Account Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/CPC-Position-Statements#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=3 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3/CPC-Position-Statements The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a subsidiary of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has published five Position Statements on topics of concern to the polished concrete contractor and those who specify polished concrete. The position statements clarify the polished concrete contractor’s point of view for architects, engineers, owners and others. SuperUser Account Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/CPC-Develops-Job-Hazard-Analysis-Sheets#Comments 0 https://ascconline.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=190&ModuleID=463&ArticleID=14 https://ascconline.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=3&TabID=190 https://ascconline.org/Home/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/CPC-Develops-Job-Hazard-Analysis-Sheets The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), has developed seven Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) sheets for tasks primarily related to the process of polishing concrete. JHAs are used on the jobsite, prior to starting work each day, to remind craftsmen of the risks inherent in the work for the day and the precautions that must be taken to avoid accidents. SuperUser Account Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14