Team Investigates Power Plant Pipe Corrosion

Researchers from Penn State University are looking at how contaminants in power plant water cycles could affect the integrity of steel pipes and tubing in the systems.

ACA Extends 2023 Abstract Deadline

In an emailed press release, the American Coatings Association (ACA) announced it was extending the deadline for abstract submissions for its 2023 CoatingsTech Conference from Dec. 1 to Dec....

EPA Publishes New Chemical Notices, Risks

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it improved public access to certain reports submitted by chemical companies in its web application for public access to no...

The Perfect Commercial Painting Lead Generation Guide

by Austin Houser

Every commercial painting business needs a steady stream of high-quality leads to be ...

School Colors That Make a Difference

by Jill Pilaroscia

Most people agree that color can trigger a response – you love it or hate it. Color r...

Crews at the Dresden University of Technology campus in Germany have recently completed what has been dubbed the world’s first ___ building.

Vecor Technologies recently presented work where _______ was incorporated into materials like concrete to reduce waste.

Chicago City Council recently passed its 2022 Energy Transformation Code, making the city one of the first major U.S. cities and the first city in Illinois to adopt and exceed the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. Do you think other cities will follow suit for decarbonization?

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on classifying employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Do you believe this proposed rule would help prevent misclassification of workers?

What are the essential books a Coating Inspector and/or foreman might want to have in his Library?

When a specification requires Manufacturer X’s system “or equivalent,” what does “or equivalent” mean, and who decides what’s equivalent?

Guide to Coatings Industry Resource Groups: Directory of Associations

from JPCL, July 2022

This directory offers a glimpse of the most notable coatings industry and related ass...

SSPC News

from JPCL, November 2019

The Top 4 Growth Strategies That You Probably Don't Know About

The Top 4 Growth Strategies That You Probably Don't Know About is part of the CPIA Webinar Series

What is the True Value of Your Business?

What is the True Value of Your Business? is part of the CPIA Webinar Series.

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Best Practices in Communication Strategy

Best Practices in Communication Strategy is part of the CPIA Webinar Series.

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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: Decorative Treatments for Concrete Floors: A Durability + Design Collection

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This series of 5 articles on decorative treatments for concrete floors, includes 2 ar...

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Coating System Used to Achieve Biotech Office Center Restoration Goals

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Interview: Andy Odorzynski on Culture, Coatings Innovation

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Spiritual Center Gets Vibrant New Look

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 Test Method for Color Development in Tinted Latex Paints

issued by ASTM

5.1 A colorant sometimes fails to disperse completely in a base paint due to poor compatibility...

Paint 44, Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities, Performance-Based

issued by SSPC

This new standard establishes minimum performance standards for coatings used over concrete in ...

Standard Guide for Preparation, Maintenance, and Distribution of Physical Product Standards for Color and Geometric Appearance of Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers three levels of physical product standards (preparation, maintenance, and dis...

Metamerism

Sponsored** by Datacolor

Metamerism is a basic and most important aspect of color technology. Its effects are ...

How to Account for Gloss When Measuring Color

Sponsored** by Datacolor

Many physical factors affect the way we see the color of objects. One of these factor...