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FEB

15

CANADIAN CONCRETE EXPO

The inaugural Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE) took place on February 7th and 8th at the International Centre in Toronto. The industry-only show features over 250 exhibiting companies throughout 200,000 square feet of trade show floor. 

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DEC

18

COLOURED CONCRETE 101

Coloured concrete, also referred to as decorative concrete, dates as far back as the early 1900’s. It was first used by precast companies who manufactured concrete for building facades. They used stains and colours to make their work more interesting and appealing. Some would mix pigment directly into the concrete for a casting, while others submerged their completed casting in chemical solutions to stain the product. Thesemanufacturers went through trials, testing, and research to develop products and processes that worked. Today, the coloured concrete market is growing at a faster pace than any other segment of the concrete industry. None of this would be possible without the development of strong, durable concrete and the techniques used to apply it. The coloured concrete application process requires highly skilled, trained and experienced concrete finishers with in-depth knowledge of range of concrete products. Becoming familiar with colour, how it works, factors that affect the final colour, and methods for repairing coloured concrete issues are important steps toward becoming an expert in all aspects of decorative concrete.

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SEP

25

CONCRETE VS. WOOD

In today’s construction industry within Toronto the majority of companies and builders use wood as the base building material. Now, some are moving towards concrete and experiencing the benefits that it has to offer over wood both in residential and commercial.

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MAY

24

DIFFERENT USES OF CONCRETE

Concrete has been used in construction for thousands of years, dating back to the Roman Empire. It is currently one of the most used construction materials in the world and shapes our communities in the form of buildings, homes, roads, curbs, bridges and much more. Let’s explore the different uses of concrete!

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MAR

27

FIBRE-REINFORCED CONCRETE

Concrete is one of the most durable building materials in the world. Certain guidelines must be followed in order to ensure proper handling, placing, finishing and curing of the freshly placed concrete.

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