Concrete Contractor Magazine

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜… our Top 24 Products winners! 👏 The winning products are designed to not only help overcome the challenges #contractors face daily but do so with innovative ideas and ingenuity setting contractors up for success in the years to come. Congratulations to them all! 🎉

Congratulations to Terry Harris, senior director of technical services for North America at CHRYSO and GCP for earning the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s 2024 Shydlowski-Turner Materials Leadership Award! 🎉👏 This award honors an individual who, as a materials supplier to the ready mixed #concrete industry, exemplifies leadership, commitment, and support for industry.

💦 Cortec Corporation has expanded its MCI portfolio to include MCI-2018 X, a 100% silane penetrating water repellent for #concrete surfaces! Its primary function is to line concrete substrate pores with a hydrophobic layer that reduces the ingress of moisture, chlorides and carbonation, extending the service life of the structure. Learn more! ⤵️ https://conc.me/dlrlub28

Thin applications are the simple answer to many #acrylicsealer problems contractors face on decorative #concrete projects like stamped and stained concrete. Todd Scharich, decorative concrete specialist with the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) and president of Decorative Concrete Resources, outlines how contractors can win with decorative concrete sealers! ⤵️

Happy #NationalSkilledTradesDay! 🎉 Let’s take a moment to appreciate the diverse talents and expertise within the #skilledtrades community. 👏👷 https://bit.ly/3We4bfs

For #concrete contractors, concrete saws are must-have tools for slicing through hard materials such as concrete, asphalt, tile and brick. 🪚 Choosing the optimal saw for the cutting application saves time and makes it easier to deliver high-quality results that keep clients coming back for more! Victoria Grandal, content marketing specialist at United Rentals, details how to choose the right #concretesaw for the job. ⤵️

#𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: White Cap has acquired Bend Construction and Crimson Steel! Each company was selected with the intention of expanding White Cap’s capabilities and territories. Learn more about this acquisition at the #linkbelow! ⤵️

There’s an uncommon-but-real issue that could crop up when buying any type of used equipment, and that’s buying equipment that unknowingly has a #lien on it. Dan Furman, vice president of strategy at Crest Capital, shares how to uncover hidden liens at the #linkbelow! ⤵️

A balanced focus on price, duration, and quality – supported by strong supplier relationships – is 🔑 to achieving efficient and cost-effective equipment #rental management. Jason Perez, CEO and co-founder at YARDZ, details how to navigate construction #equipment rental costs at the #linkbelow! ⤵️

This National Work Zone Awareness Week, let’s raise awareness about the importance of safe driving habits in construction zones. 🚧 Together, we can prevent accidents and save lives! #NWZAW #Orange4Safety