Contractors Needed for Tank Rehab Project in MN

The City of Saint Paul/Ramsey County in Saint Paul, Minnesota is currently seeking contractors to rehabilitate three water tanks.

Engineer Firms to Pay 'Forgivable' PPP Loans

In new guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, engineering firms with contracts for state infrastructure projects are being instructed to repay forgivable federal payroll loans re...

RPM Purchases TX Manufacturing Plant

Last week, global coatings company RPM International Inc. announced its procurement of a 178,000-square-foot chemical manufacturing facility.

Multiple Planes of Adhesion: What You Need to Know When Selecting a Paint or Coating System

by Warren Brand

This is a blog not only about the risks associated with using multiple-coat paint sys...

A Look at Effective Quality Control Practices

by Alex Thrasher

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

True or False: Research conducted at the University Toronto has found that a form of abrasive blasting could make fingerprinting more efficient.

True or False: A Florida court recently ruled that the policy term “act of nature” would be extended to include controllable and preventable events, such as corrosion and rust.

In 2020, the U.S. Navy began exploring digital twin technology to identify damage, corrosion and alignment issues more quickly. How quickly do you believe this technology will be adapted on a nationwide, industrial scale?

Following an inspection sweep in New York City earlier this year, the Department of Buildings shut down 322 construction sites due to hazardous conditions and issued more than 1,129 violations for safety issues and non-compliance issues. Do you think these types of sweeps are beneficial for industry safety?

What are the alternatives for removing mildew from uncoated concrete block exteriors before coating?

Your field surface preparation requires SSPC SP-10 and your field bolting uses hot-dip galvanized bolts. What surface preparation do you require/allow on and around the bolts?

2021 Annual Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors

from JPCL, August 2021

This year’s JPCL Directory of Industrial Painting Contractors includes listings for m...

The Future of Ship Painting, Part II: Specs, Standards, Inspections and More

from JPCL, August 2021 ; by Andy Hopkinson, Ralitsa Mihaylova and Raouf Kattan, Safinah Group UK

In an effort to improve ship coating processes moving into the future, a November 202...

The Evolution of Rail Transportation

The evolution of rail transportation through the years has resulted in the demand for various rail car types for shipping different equipment and commodities. Along with this d...

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...

Industrial Coatings: 2021 Market Outlook

Industrial Coatings: 2021 Market Outlook is part of PaintSquare Connect.<...

NACE Technology Week

October 17 - October 21, 2021

ACI Innovations Webinar

October 5, 2021

ACI Design Provisions Webinar

July 13, 2021

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: Coatings for Waterfronts, Locks, and Dams

This eBook consists of a recent JPCL article...

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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.

Standard Practice for Locating the Thinnest Spot in a Zinc (Galvanized) Coating on Iron or Steel Articles

issued by ASTM

2.1 This practice is designed to locate the thinnest portions of the zinc coating on newly coat...

Coating Technical File in Accordance with the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings

issued by NACE

This standard describes requirements and guidelines for ways of organizing and maintaining the ...

Standard Terminology and Acronyms Relating to Corrosion

issued by ASTM

1.1 This terminology and acronyms standard covers and defines commonly used terms and acronyms ...