September 21 - September 25, 2020
When the relative humidity in a paint shop exceeds 80%, how can you apply waterborne inorganic zinc so that it cures sufficiently for topcoating in a reasonable time?

September 14 - September 18, 2020
When performing maintenance painting of tank coatings, what are the pros and cons of overcoating an existing lining that appears to be in good condition?

September 14 - September 18, 2020
If the walls of single-wythe CMU with core fill insulation become saturated, can they be adequately dried out for painting? If so, how?

September 8 - September 11, 2020
How do you strip paint from a cementitious substrate if you can’t alter the surface texture?

September 21 - September 25, 2020
A recent study has found that bird death from collisions with turbine blades dropped by 71.9% when one of the blades is painted black. Do you think that this technique will become popular?

September 14 - September 18, 2020
The Seattle Department of Transportation is considering whether to repair or replace the West Seattle Bridge (built in 1984) after serious cracking was found in March and emergency work went underway. What do you think the bridge’s fate will be?

September 14 - September 18, 2020
Chemists have reportedly developed a method to make or modify “smart bricks,” that they say can store energy until required for powering devices. The trick is a polymer coating. Do you think this technology will eventually be commonly used?

September 8 - September 11, 2020
Last month, a gas explosion in Northwest Baltimore killed two people and seriously injured at least seven others. While the cause is still unknown, reports have been documenting the city’s aging gas infrastructure, which was installed in the 1960s. Do you think that's the culprit?

September 8 - September 11, 2020
An industry professional in New York was recently sentenced to 24 months in prison for evading taxes on more than $420,000. Do you think that penalty was warranted?

August 31 - September 4, 2020
SSPC and NACE within the last month have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge as well as unveiling ad-hoc committees to assist in the details of the merger. In addition to this, the two announced a handful of virtual town hall meetings to take place over the next few weeks. Do you plan on attending a meeting?

August 24 - August 28, 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron has officially dropped the unpopular idea of building a modern spire atop a restored Notre Dame Cathedral. Do you think this was a wise decision?

August 24 - August 28, 2020
Last month, OSHA issued a compliance directive designed to ensure uniformity in inspection and enforcement procedures when addressing respirable crystalline silica exposures. Do you think this needed extra guidance for uniformity?

August 17 - August 21, 2020
A $100M fix was approved for San Francisco’s leaning, sinking high-rise Millennium Tower that involved drilling 52 concrete piles 30 feet into bedrock. Do you think this solution will work?

Friday, September 18, 2020
True or False: Industry consensus states <20 mg/m2 as the maximum allowable level of soluble salts allowed the be present on a surface prior to coating application.

Friday, September 18, 2020
True or false: In 2017, the AIA updated its Historic Preservation Services document to clarify the architect’s responsibility regarding hazardous materials on a project with historically significant buildings or features.

Thursday, September 17, 2020
Spray painting in a shipyard environment presents which hazards?

Thursday, September 17, 2020
True or false: Axalta Coating Systems purchased the Valspar Corporation's North American Wood Coatings business for $420 million.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
When did the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ban on all retail distribution of methylene chloride to consumers for paint and coatings removal go into effect?

Wednesday, September 16, 2020
To date, how many LEED-certified commercial projects have been registered?

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
A recent “Thermal Spray Coating Application” standard was issued by what organization?

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
True or false: Imperial College London developed a biodegradable concrete alternative made of desert sand.

September 18, 2020
20/20 Vision

September 18, 2020
Preparation

September 17, 2020
Thinking Outside the Island

September 17, 2020
Free Advice?

September 16, 2020
Changing Lightbulbs

September 16, 2020
You Just Had One Job!

September 15, 2020
Men and Women

September 15, 2020
The Golden Years