EPA Seeks Input on Inflation, Emissions Programs

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would accept public input on developing new programs focused on lowering carbon and other greenhouse gases in constructi...

Tech Company Releases Humanoid Robot Demo

Engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics recently showcased its latest technology, Atlas.

Civil Penalty Amounts Adjusted, Increased

Last week, adjustments made by the U.S. Department of Labor to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s civil penalty amounts went into effect.

A Look at Effective Quality Control Practices

by Alex Thrasher

Quality control programs and reporting are nothing new to the protective coatings ind...

Intent vs. Outcome in Project Purchasing

by Letsfixconstruction.com

Purchasing for construction projects isn’t like purchasing in our personal lives. Whe...

What organic material did researchers from the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota recently combine with bacteria to develop a “living” construction material?

The recently released Problematic and Unnecessary Materials Report identified __ plastic packaging items that are “not currently reusable, recyclable, or compostable at scale.”

When it comes to specifying coatings for concrete floors, how do you rank the priorities?

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?

In what circumstances is third-party inspection recommended for commercial coating work?

I’m told that bond breakers and form release agents must be completely removed from newly placed concrete before coating. How is this best accomplished and verified?

SSPC Moisture Testing Guide and Pinhole Standard

from D+D In Depth, November 2017 ; by KENNETH A. TRIMBER, KTA-TATOR, INC.

The SSPC Commercial Coatings Committee addresses the need for more standards and guid...

Dealing with Lead Paint Removal

from D+D In Depth, October 2017 ; by GREGORY A. DOWELL AND EDWARD A. GERNS, WISS, JANNEY, ELSTNER ASSOCIATES

If you encounter lead paint during a repair or restoration project, you need to know ...

How to Grow Your Commercial Painting Business with a Project Lead Service

Using a lead service can save you time and money while helping you grow your business. In this presentation, Paint BidTracker’s General Manager will explore the benefits of subs...

IUPAT Expo

April 20, 2020

Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

November 19 - November 22, 2019

Associated General Contractors of America Convention

April 1 - April 4, 2019

E-Book: The Technology of Concrete Floor Coatings: A Durability + Design Collection

This series of five articles on concrete floor coatings and treatments includes an in...

E-Book: Surface Preparation of Building Substrates

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This eBook consists of articles from Durability + Design (D+D), durabilityandd...

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When it Comes to Prep, the Surface with the Most Contact Points Wins

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.