Research: Forensic Tool for Fire-Damaged Concrete

Korean researchers report that they’ve recently developed the world’s first forensic tool for fire-damaged concrete structures.

Contractors Needed for Railroad Bridge Repair

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking contractors to perform rehabilitation of the Clinch River Norfolk Southern Bridge located in Scott County, Virginia.

Groundbreaking Held for US Offshore Wind Farm

Last week, U.S. officials broke ground for the construction of Vineyard Wind 1, the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm, in Massachusetts.

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...

Corrosion-prevention company Cortec Corporation has announced a plan for slowing down vehicle corrosion from which seasonal problem?

According to a JPCL author, this modification to a sewage environment is the most widely used method of corrosion protection:

Since 2016, the number of bridges in “good” condition have been decreasing. Of the 146,000 bridges that the National Highway System reviewed this year, most are constructed using materials that are susceptive to corrosion. Do you believe enough has been done within the industry to address this problem?

Following the destruction of Hurricanes Ike and Harvey, Texas submitted plans for coastal spines as protection. Do you believe this $12 billion plan, which includes a system of levees and sea gates, will provide enough protection against future weather?

What is the best way to repair localized coating breakdown on steel?

I am the facility manager for a new amusement park that will operate year-round in a hot, humid environment. Some critical structural steel in the heart of the park needs to be protected from corrosion and at the same time to retain very good appearance properties for as long as possible, since maintenance painting is disruptive. What coating system should I select to achieve the longest useful life, given that cost is a secondary consideration, and how long will this system look good while providing corrosion protection?

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...

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 ...