Reinforcing steel is one of the critical elements of any concrete structure. As structural engineering firms have minimal incentive to provide efficient rebar details and experienced structural engineers retire, concrete contractors and rebar placers would benefit from a library of productive rebar details. The vision is to have a large collection of rebar details which the concrete construction t...

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Question:  Our company's regional hub located in South Florida has been selected to furnish and install approximately 100,000 square feet (SF) of reinforced concrete slab on grade (SOG) for a large, privately owned warehouse developer.  Nominal slab thickness is 5 inches, with a 28-day concrete design compressive strength of 3500 psi normal weight concrete (NWC).  Typical slab r...

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Dear Members, As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on another incredible year for the Concrete Polishing Council (CPC). Together, we have advanced industry standards, shared knowledge, and strengthened our network of professionals dedicated to the craft of polished concrete. This month, we invite you to celebrate our achievements and prepare for an even more successf...

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Ah, the holiday season. That festive time of year when our thoughts and attention turn to loved ones, friends, thanks for all of our blessings, and the World of Concrete. Wait! World of Concrete? Yes, between holiday parties and family get-togethers we have had our eyes on next month’s tradeshow. Just a few short weeks away and the elves at the DCC and CPC have been busy putting together ...

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Recently I (Charles) was watching my favorite NFL team play our division rival. Our rookie quarterback dropped back and launched a deep pass to an open receiver in the end zone. Instead of hauling in a touchdown pass that would have been caught 90% of the time in the NFL, the receiver dropped the ball. In the postgame press conference, the quarterback took blame for the dropped pass, saying, &ldqu...

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Greetings, CPC Members! As the year draws to a close, we’re excited to bring you the November edition of the CPC newsletter. This month’s issue is packed with valuable insights, events, and updates designed to keep you connected and informed in the concrete polishing industry. Industry Updates 1. Innovations in Polished Concrete Sealants The latest sealant technologies a...

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As members of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), our dedication to workforce well-being encompasses both physical safety and mental health. A pivotal partnership in this endeavor is with the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). Given the concerning statistics surrounding suicide rates in construction, CIASP's mission to provide resources, education, ...

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What does a presentation have to do with decorative concrete?  Well, a presentation can be defined many ways. It isn’t necessarily just a speech in front of a group of strangers. It could be your first sales call or employee meeting.  Maybe you have to offer decorative options to a H.O.A. or explain your quote to a group of decision makers. Or, the ASCC has asked you to conduct a s...

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This month the Technical Director’s Message will revisit the ongoing Interior Slab Mix Collection research project. Hundreds of newer IL cement mixes and historic I/II cement-based mixes are still needed for an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to look for patterns between the I/II and IL mixes that are performing well. The guidelines are meant to help contractors transition to successfu...

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Question: We were recently declared the lowest responsible bidder on a reinforced concrete mid-rise municipal building project that features varying amounts of reinforcing steel congestion in the walls that comprise the building's structural frame.  Our estimating team bid the job assuming all walls will be formed on both sides and placed from above using the so-called "form-and-pour...

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