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The Coffee Shops™ welcome Super-Krete® Products
Super-Krete's extensive portfolio has the products that contractors and other professionals need to provide lasting beauty and protection to concrete. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning online communities where the industries meet for technologies, safety, information and education for the construction trades of roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living ...
Simplify and streamline with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Learn about how Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms can make your construction process more efficient and effective. Are you looking for ways to streamline the construction process? Consider using Nudura® Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) on your next project! Perfect for everything from pools to basements, foundations and ...
Durable SpreadRock® WALL coating system ideal for upgrading interior and exterior commercial project walls
From real stone finishes to anti-slip sealers, Daich Coatings offers a wide variety of cost-effective surface solutions for commercial properties. Whether it’s hotel corridors that get beat up with luggage or school courtyards, new SpreadRock® WALL can handle the demands of daily life. Beautifully. Made with speckled granite, the real ...
2026 HNA Awards now accepting entries
Entries to the 2026 HNA Awards will be accepted through August 5, 2026. The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards, the industry’s premier program recognizing outstanding hardscape design, craftsmanship and innovation. The annual HNA ...
Achieve lasting results the first time around
By Jenny Yu. Contractors can save time and improve performance with advanced coating solutions like Heavy Shield Plus. As patios, pool decks and driveways take on heavier use and greater exposure to the elements, contractors are under increasing pressure to deliver long-lasting results. In this episode of From the ...
Decorative concrete techniques reshape hardscape design
By Jesse Sanchez. Contractors are using decorative concrete systems to create durable, customizable outdoor spaces that mimic high-end natural materials. The Coffee Shops™ have made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with the ...
Transforming a concrete slab
By Daich Coatings. How this couple created a jaw-dropping artistic sun mosaic patio with Daich products. What Chad Wade and Kenlyn Huett lack in skills, they make up for with passion and determination. The result? The complete transformation of an ugly concrete slab into a jaw-dropping artistic sun mosaic patio. “Kenlyn wakes ...
The hidden strain
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Preventing back and knee injuries in hardscape work. Hardscape work demands skill, strength and precision. Every day, crews lift stone, carry pavers, kneel on rigid surfaces and maneuver awkward loads into place. It’s some of the most physically demanding work in the outdoor living industry — ...
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ set at TurfMutt Great Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park
The record-breaking event served as live demonstration of the power of parks. The TurfMutt Great Lawn at Louisville’s Waterfront Park officially was the site of a historical achievement on Saturday, May 16, as power technology company Rehlko set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ for fastest mowing of an area the size ...
2026 HNA Awards Now Accepting Entries
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) is excited to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards, the industry’s premier program recognizing outstanding hardscape design, craftsmanship, and innovation. The annual HNA Awards continues CMHA’s tradition of celebrating excellence in residential and commercial hardscape applications, ...
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