Entries for 2024

Updates from the CPC  Ryan Klacking, Council Director Greetings, CPC Members!  As the vibrant colors of fall start to emerge, we are excited to bring you the October edition of the CPC newsletter. This month, we have a range of updates, events, and resources designed to keep you informed and inspired in the concrete polishing industry.  Industry Insights  1. Concre...

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How Can Technology Change the Way You Work? Mike Hernandez, ASCC Technical Director There are various new and developing technologies on the market that are of use to concrete contractors. ASCC technical staff and Associate Members can assist you with many of them. Members can also ask for feedback from the general membership in the ASCC Forum. Total StationThe most accessible technolog...

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Stay Safe in the Dog Days of Summer, Rich Cofoid, DCC Council Director This month I’ve been thinking about a subject that not only affects decorative contractors but all concrete contractors and that is summertime temperatures. Living in Florida in July and August you can’t help but think about it every time you step outside, day or night. Our concrete construction business requires...

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Question: We are building a shopping mall complex that consists of a large "anchor tenant" store, 3 adjacent "strip mall" type storefronts, and a free-standing convenience store at the end of the property. Our base contract scope of work includes all reinforced concrete foundations, slabs on grade, stub walls, and miscellaneous concrete curbs and mechanical pads that are shown ...

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Interior Slab Mixes with IL Cement Study by ASCC & ACI 302 Mike Hernandez, ASCC Technical Director Surveys collected in 2023 indicate many concrete contractors have had issues with interior slab mixes using ASTM C595 Type IL cement, while many others (~50%) report no new issues. ASCC Members requested through ASCC and ACI 302 committee meetings that there be a project to collect concrete...

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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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