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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Question: We are working on a City-funded seismic retrofit project designed to strengthen a large, existing (E) 7-story reinforced concrete mid-rise building. We understand the original structural concrete frame was cast sometime during the mid 1940's. Part of our contract scope includes installing full height reinforced concrete jackets that encase all existing (E) interior concrete columns a...

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A Message from the Board Bill Bramschreiber, Immediate Past President ASCC’s 2024 Annual Conference was Terrific! ASCC’s Annual Conference is held each September and is always a fun few days of networking opportunities, professional development, and access to learning resources for around 300 concrete professionals.  This year’s ASCC Annual Conference was held in Kans...

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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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