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!