A roof coating featuring thermal energy storage materials from Arizona State University spinout EnKoat is helping to mitigate heat in several university buildings, including a section of its largest preservation facility. Heat mitigation is a growing requirement for buildings and road surfaces in the desert Southwest.

An Australian client’s stainless-steel feed tank was suffering from corrosion under insulation and chloride induced stress corrosion cracking (SCC). They required a solution that would restore the substrate’s integrity while also protecting the asset against future corrosion damage from SCC and other threats.

Employers can face many questions when an employee is injured on a construction jobsite. With that in mind, this article aims to provide employers with three easy steps to help mitigate the anxiety and stress that often accompanies these types of situations.

As teams grow and turnover happens, a variety of personalities and experiences can quickly become part of the landscape. In other words, conflict between people is inevitable. How should a manager approach a dispute between employees?

Russell Raad, president of “one-stop shop” Abrasives Inc., shares his unique insights regarding marketplace trends, changes, and regulatory impacts. Other topics in this interview include challenges related to the surface preparation of industrial coatings jobs; strategies to incorporate feedback from contractors and end users; and an outlook for the future.

Common jobsite situations in which using a supplied-air respirator (SAR) is either suggested or required include contaminated environments where the air could or would otherwise be harmful; inadequate oxygen level environments; and confined space entry, where there are atmospheric hazards.

Meghan Barrera, business director for the Allied Products refinishing brand at paints and coatings manufacturer PPG, explains how she and her team are working to develop practical solutions that help body shops grapple with technician shortages, higher productivity expectations, and a growing need for sustainable practices.

Kaveh Meghdadpour, an executive with Crown Polymers, shares his perspective on industry trends and pain points within floor coatings. In this conversation from our podcast series, the Crown Polymers executive shares several strategies that can potentially address both concerns and opportunities over the years ahead.

Traditionally known for its use in cleaning and preparing surfaces for painting and coating, blasting has expanded its reach into various other sectors such as automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, and wind. Additionally, the industry has evolved in response to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting market demands.

Kyle McDonald, project manager at Western Specialty Contractors in Delray Beach, Fla., recently joined the CoatingsPro Interview Series with insights on his job and beyond. Discussion topics include standout projects; unique coating factors for concrete substrates within his market; and industry trends in technologies, materials, equipment, and workforce development.