Foundations: Expert Concrete Training (and Adventures)

Foundations: Expert Concrete Training (and Adventures)

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Foundations: Expert Concrete Training (and Adventures) episodes

  • Fragments 7: Immigration, Quality, and Training

    Over 2 million people have entered the United States in the last 12 months. A portion of new immigrants will go into construction, and by extension, into concrete work. Many will be new to the concrete industry altogether. What are the impacts?

    #concrete #immigration #polishedconcrete #labor #construction #quality #training #expertconcretetraining #money

    2 min
  • Fragments 6: Beware Inflation

    Beware inflation creep in your concrete and other contracting businesses!  #inflation #concrete #polishedconcrete #polishedconcretefloors #polishedconcretefloor #contractor #training #expertconcretetraining #bids #money #contracts #PayAttention

    1 min
  • E3: Brendon Smith

    Listen to long time industry friends, David Stephenson and guest, Brendon Smith, CEO of Skudo USA, discuss protection through the concrete process, common issues caused by damage to concrete slabs, and innovating new products in new industries. 

    Brendon Smith

    Skudo USA

    President and CEO

    skudousa.com

    Go to expertconcretetraining.com for more info!

    #skudousa #concrete #polishing #polishedconcrete #placeandfinish #LEED #ACI #architechture #design #flooring #decorative #construction #QC #qualitycontrol #WOC #worldofconcrete #commodity #truecost #specs #specifications 

    1 hr 16 min
  • E2: Deke Rife

    Listen to industry experts, David Stephenson and guest, Deke Rife, of CureCrete, discuss the evolution of polished concrete through a chemical manufacturing filter. Lab testing, the emergence of different troweling techniques, trenching...and early competition 'rife' with shenanigans.

    Deke Rife

    CureCrete

    Managing Director Asia Pacific Central East & South

    www.curecrete.com

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    #curecrete #concrete #polishing #polishedconcrete #LEED #ACI #architechture #design #flooring #decorative #VCT #vinyltile #construction #QC #qualitycontrol #lab #testing #coloredconcrete #truecost #specs #specifications #edgework #polishingcontractors #chemicalmanufacturing #trowel #troweling #trenching #technique


    1 hr 20 min
  • E1: David Padgett

    Listen to industry pioneers, David Stephenson and guest, David Padgett, CEO of Concrete Polishing Solutions, discuss trailblazing the early days of polished concrete and equipment, impacts of concrete flat work on projects, the future of equipment in the decorative industry, construction cycles, protecting concrete contractors - including a call to action, and so much more.

    David Padgett

    Concrete Polishing Solutions

    President and CEO

    www.go2cps.com

    Go to expertconcretetraining.com for more info!

    #concrete #polishing #polishedconcrete #LEED #ACI #architechture #design #flooring #decorative #VCT #vinyltile #construction #QC #qualitycontrol #WOC #worldofconcrete #commodity #truecost #specs #specifications #edgework #CPS #concretepolishingsolutions #Tennessee #economy #inflation

    1 hr 19 min
  • Fragments 3: Scope of Work, Bidding, and Scheduling

    By asking the right questions, you can hone your scope of work, reduce time and material waste, and help your customers save time and money while optimizing your teams' utilization. 

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    #job #scheduling #project #concrete #cement #scopeofwork #sow #remodel #phase #building #construction #contractors #bidding #cost #accounting

    4 min
  • Fragments 2: Trench Repair in Existing Buildings

    Consider curing times and final appearance when planning a trench repair. Material and procedure selection for repairs can make a huge difference. 

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    #trench #trenches #pourbacks #concrete #generalcontractor #GC #construction #epoxy #primer #polishable #overlay #cement #materials #column #blockout #aggregate #ardex #mapei #laticrete #CTS

    7 min
  • Fragments 1: Commoditization of Concrete Finishing

    Did you know that 80% of concrete finishers that we see on our projects are 3-4 generations (of training) removed from principles learned in certified flatwork finishing classes? Training principles dilute as information is passed down over time. Do yourself a favor and get your teams ACI trained and certified. Your jobs will be easier, your labor costs will go down and your customers will be happier - which means profitable, repeat business. 

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    #ACI #Concrete #Place&Finish #Certification #Training #ConcreteFinishing #FalconConcrete #BadConcrete #GoodConcrete #GoodFoundations #AmericanConcreteInstitute #ACI302 #ACI310 #ExposedConcrete #PolishedConcrete #RetailConcrete #EducationConcrete

    4 min

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Elevate your knowledge of polished concrete with Foundations, the podcast hosted by David Stephenson, a polished concrete expert. Embark on a journey through concrete design, sustainability, and…