Entries for 2024

How to Use CPC Classes and Levels to Specify Polished Concrete Ryan Klacking, CPC Council Director The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) has been setting industry standards for many years now. Defining aggregate exposure and level of sheen in a systematic way has made positive changes and strides within the industry. Prior to this advancement, polished concrete was relayed in a format of s...

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Full disclosure: This column marks the 30th installment of the "Guidance for Concrete Contractors" educational series featured here in the pages of our ASCC VOICE monthly newsletter. What follows below is a modest retrospective, where we take a little stroll down memory lane--paved with concrete, of course--to see how the "Guidance" series has hopefully helped to keep us on tim...

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On-Site Medical Support: 3 Methods to Treat Injured Workers Without Leaving Site Reid C. Lenhart CSP, Senior Safety Director, Concrete Strategies In the modern construction era, contractors are placed under the microscope through rigorous pre-qualification processes set in place by general contractors, ownership groups, and clients. Lagging indicators such as OSHA Recordable Rate, DART Rate, a...

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Summer is Swimming Pool Season: Is it a Saltwater Pool? Rich Cofoid, Council Director Summer is swimming pool season. For a sealer manufacturer, it is also the season for increased tech calls about sealers used on decorative pool decks. Amongst the various pool water sanitation methods (chlorine, UV, ozone, and salt), the salt method is the fastest growing, whether it’s new builds or ...

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Leadership in Concrete Construction: Building Foundations for Success Cory Lee, First Vice President Executive Committee Innovation is another cornerstone of effective leadership in concrete construction. The industry is continually evolving, with new materials, techniques, and technologies emerging to improve efficiency and sustainability. Leaders must stay abreast of these advancements and...

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At ASCC, we’re all about enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and safety is a big part of that mission. One of the best resources we offer is through our Safety Consulting Services Program is the On-Site Safety Evaluation Service. This is a tool and resource any member can utilize to have an objective evaluation of site conditions and work practices on your projects. ...

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In this quarter's H2H column, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable contributions of three member companies and their representatives—Mike Poppoff with Poppoff, Inc., Clay Fischer with Woodland Tilt-Up, and Jack Cooney with Somero Enterprises—who have generously donated to a groundbreaking study on safety helmets conducted by Virginia Tech. Their support, facilitated through the...

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By Joshua Tienken, M.S., W.E. Beaty, Inc. Safety professionals tend to wear a lot of hats throughout their career. From risk management and compliance to conducting training and holding meetings at all levels of their establishment. While we spend a lot of time on various tasks, we can all agree that the core focus of our profession is our people. We strive for participation and engagement in o...

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As we continue through another year full of safety initiatives, I'd like to highlight an important upcoming event: the 2024 ASCC Fall Safety Summit. This event is rapidly approaching in a few months, and it's the perfect time to bookmark the date. The Safety Summit is obviously my favorite event that ASCC hosts and is fantastic opportunity for members from all over the country to come toge...

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Jim Klinger, Concrete Construction Specialist The Voice Newsletter June 2024 Full disclosure: I received a call a few days ago from a former co-worker who is nearing retirement. Both of us started working concrete construction in the 1970's We spent some quality time on the phone looking back on our years in this tough business of ours. We talked as old men do. We first met on a large publ...

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