Entries for July 2024

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, or 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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