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Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

January 3, 2026

Over the past decade or more, the term “polished concrete” has served as the industry’s catch-all phrase for a floor that looks like an exposed concrete finish.

By Kristina Abrams, AIA, LEED AP, CDT, CCS, Chris Bennett, CSC, iSCS, CDT, Bill DuBois, CSI, CCS, AIA, Ken Hercenberg, Ashley Houghton, Donald Koppy, Kathryn Marek, AIA, CSI, CCCA, NCARB, SCIP, Mitch Miller, Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP, Linda Stansen, CSI, CCCA, RA, SCIP, Michael Thrailkill, AIA, CDT, NCARB, LEED AP, Vivian Volz, CSI, AIA, LEED AP, SCIP, Justin R. Wolf, Anne Whitacre, FCSI, CCS, LEED AP BD and C

Tile and Stone Lippage: What is acceptable (and how do you specify it?)

September 29, 2025

Lippage is the vertical displacement between two adjacent tiles of a ceramic, glass, or stone installation. When excessive, this can lead to numerous problems, ranging from chipped edges to snagged furnishings and appliances to safety hazards.

Water, water everywhere: Low-carbon concrete’s water dilemma and what can be done about it

September 18, 2025

Water is the most widely consumed material in the world and is also one of the four primary ingredients in concrete, the second most consumed resource globally, after water itself.

Construction site featuring a large, partly concrete wall with white sheeting below, red and gray pipes, and a clear blue sky.

Blindside waterproofing and at-grade transitions

August 8, 2025

Blindside waterproofing in zero lot line construction presents unique challenges. This article explores solutions for different shoring systems and highlights why proper transition detailing and execution are essential—since most waterproofing failures start there.

Close-up of textured, rounded gray forms stacked in layers, resembling smooth stones or sculptural elements.

Layer by layer: How 3D concrete is reshaping construction

July 20, 2025

In recent years, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) has been reshaping the architecture and construction industries.

Close-up of concrete stairs with black rubber treads and diagonal shadows cast by railings, revealing a clean, textured surface.

A step above: Retrofit of existing stair nosings

May 5, 2025

The conditions of the stairs can greatly affect safety if the steps are worn, uneven, or poorly lit, the risk of slipping or tripping increases.

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Tag: Division 03

Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

Tile and Stone Lippage: What is acceptable (and how do you specify it?)

Water, water everywhere: Low-carbon concrete’s water dilemma and what can be done about it

Blindside waterproofing and at-grade transitions

Layer by layer: How 3D concrete is reshaping construction

A step above: Retrofit of existing stair nosings

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Refined concrete: A measurable path to performance and sustainability

Tile and Stone Lippage: What is acceptable (and how do you specify it?)

Water, water everywhere: Low-carbon concrete’s water dilemma and what can be done about it

Blindside waterproofing and at-grade transitions

Layer by layer: How 3D concrete is reshaping construction

A step above: Retrofit of existing stair nosings

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