Science Behind It: How Does a Construction Silicone Coating Work? By Errol Bull, Technical Manager, Construction Products at Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. The technology of silicones can be used in coatings for projects that require specific waterproofing characteristics. Find out the science behind it.
4 Things That Don’t Change for Recruiting and Hiring During A Crisis By Jeremy Eskenazi, Speaker, Author, and Founder of Riviera Advisors Even during a crisis, there are four aspects of the recruiting and hiring process that shouldn’t change.
Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem With Profiles By Gary Sheely, Associate of the Safety Institute and Tactical Confrontation Specialist We’re not immune to the potential for workplace violence, but profiling and psychological tests are not the answer when it comes to predicting and handling these susceptible employees.
Inside and Out: Protecting New Tanks in the Middle East By Stephanie Marie Chizik Lining and coating new tanks to hold olive oil in Saudi Arabia required that this local coatings crew watch moisture and heat — and not the stovetop kind!
Contractors Equipped to Overcome Challenges of 2020: Concrete Solutions By Ben DuBose For contractors working on concrete substrates, equipment can cover anything from surface prep to moisture meters. This overview hits all the high notes.
Waterproofing the New Glassell School of Art Campus By Karen D. Fisher A new art school in Houston, Texas, required several different types of waterproofing. A local crew worked carefully — even artfully — with other trades to help seal the school’s walkable green roof, parking garage, plaza, and much more
Finding and Managing the Right Construction Lawyer By Alex Barthet, Principal of The Barthet Firm If your coatings company needs a lawyer, take the time to find the right one for your specific situation and needs.
11 Safety Tips When Handling Hand and Power Tools By Kevin Jefferson, Home Renovator and Blogger at Plain Help For beginners, power tools may be overwhelming — and potentially dangerous. These 11 tips may offer a primer or reminder for pros using handheld tools
Wet Abrasive Blast and Waterjet Cleaning Standards By Trudy Schreiner, Committee Liaison and Standards Editor for NACE International Get an overview of NACE and the SSPC’s joint wet abrasive blast (WAB) cleaning and waterjet (WJ) cleaning surface prep standards for steel surfaces.
Net ‘House’ Blocks SPF Overspray on AAA Roof Restoration By Karen D. Fisher The roof of the massive AAA corporate regional office in Costa Mesa, Calif., was restored with a coated spray polyurethane foam (SPF). The coatings contractor came up with a clever way to keep overspray off the surrounding cars while the facility remained operational.