Concrete Contractor cuts through the mass of information and delivers only the best, most practical and newsworthy material to the concrete contractor. In each issue, readers benefit from information on concrete equipment, current technology, job-site solutions, tips on staying competitive, finance, insurance and a host of other hard-hitting material.

Cathodic Protection -- Adding Value to Your Client's Concrete Repairs

A cathodic protection system stops the corrosion cycle in concrete by utilizing an electrical current -- it can be an add-on service for the concrete contractor and a cost-effective benefit to the client.

Moving Beyond Concrete

Features and accessories make today's power buggies more productive and versatile.

Reinventing Residential

ABI Corp. overcame its reputation as a solely residential concrete company and reinvented itself as a construction firm that performs concrete work of any kind.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Concrete and BIM

Two concrete contractors share their experiences and thoughts on 3D modeling.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

CFA Project of the Year Awards

Winners of the CFA 2009 Project of the Year Awards for single family, above grade concrete home and commercial/multi-family projects include Ekedal Concrete, Bartley Corporation and Action Concrete Contractors.

By Kimberly Johnston

The Rules Have Changed … And So Have the Anchors

A new generation of concrete anchors is designed to perform even if concrete cracks.

Site Prep Spotlight

Whether you're doing repair work, a slab, or footings and a foundation, you'll find the right equipment can help speed up your site prep work.

Working Equipment Spotlight

The concrete industry offers a variety of products to keep your flatwork project sites running smoothly.

Trucks, Trailers & Accessories Spotlight

Dogs may be man's best friend, but trucks are the contractor's best friend. Trailers and accessories will enhance your relationship.

New Products

The following are products recently introduced to the concrete market as well as models which have undergone significant changes.

Vertical Stamped Overlays

Contractors use different vertical stamped overlay products and unique techniques to create a concrete fireplace, outdoor barbecue and an Italian villa outdoor kitchen.

By Kimberly Johnston

Irish Eyes are Smiling at My Decorative Concrete

Bob Harris installed a stamped concrete floor, decorative concrete walls and concrete bathroom sinks at an Irish pub near Atlanta.

By Bob Harris

Polishing Around the Customer's Clock

NW Supply successfully completed a polished concrete floor with careful planning, scheduling and the right products, including the Lythic Densifier, at a 24-hour grocery store.

By Kimberly Johnston

Evaluating … You!

The owner of a construction company should give himself a performance review to properly assess the success of his leadership skills.

By Brad Humphrey

In Concrete Standards Battle, Flooring is Winning, Part 2

Civil engineer Geoffrey D. Hichborn explains the problems he sees with flooring standards in the concrete industry and suggests a plan of action for contractors.

By Geoffrey D. Hichborn, Sr., PE

Industry Insider

News and events in the concrete industry.

New Online Resources Provide Concrete Information

Concrete Contractor Editor's Letter.

By Rebecca Wasieleski

Dress Codes and Today's Culture

If you want to keep pierced lips and risqué tattoos off your construction site, you'll need crystal clear guidelines in your employee handbook.

Paving the Way for Economic Recovery

A paradigm shift in the cost benefits of utilizing concrete, particularly versus asphalt in the construction of new roads.

Tilt-Up Concrete and Multi-Purpose Repair Material Used for High Profile Promenade Shopping Center

Contractor chooses Rapid Set® Cement All™ to fix spalls and detail repairs on 1 million square feet of tilt-up walls and slaps at Mississippi shopping center

The Fury of Hurricane Ike Is No Match for Concrete Modular Buildings

Concrete buildings from Royal Concrete Concepts stood up to hurricane winds during a storm in the Bahamas.

Estate Planning is a two-edged sword: (1) How to make it, and (2) How to keep it

Estate planning guru Irv Blackman explains Private Placement Life Insurance, a legal way to shield your gains from income taxes.

Concrete Formwork Key in Fast-Track Construction of Student Housing Project

Doka is supplying 8,000 square feet of formwork at the 14-story Grand Central Student Housing project on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bottoms Up: Turning Pumping Upside Down

Architectural concrete walls and window blockouts lead ABI Corp. to design a concrete pour from the bottom up.

By Rebecca Wasieleski