The words ‘eco’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ are thrown around quite often in many industries and are seen as one of the pinnacles a product or service should aspire to be. It is no surprise then that over the years, the quest for eco-friendly concrete has ensued and continues to be a strong topic in the […]
Finding a reliable contractor for any job around the house can be a tedious undertaking and often times leaves a homeowner wondering if in the end they have made the right decision. In today’s blog, we will take a look at some of the red flags you should look out for when hiring someone for […]
It’s that time of year again. T-shirts, summer dresses and shorts come out of long forgotten drawers in the dresser along with flip-flops and sandals. Dress codes change as do the winter days into spring. In some jobs such as construction work, certain safety measures need to be taken and some things like being in […]
You may or may not have noticed some white stains that will form over time on your stamped concrete and ask yourself where it comes from. While this could very well be a problem with the sealer, referred to as sealer diffusion, where the sealer lifts from the concrete, it could also be something else […]
The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO), has enforced load restrictions until May 1st. These load restrictions happen in the spring in order to prevent more damage from being caused to pavement due to the thaw. While load restrictions will inevitably cause delays in projects, rest assured that Groupa Concrete will continue to keep you up […]
On February 2, 2015 we packed our bags and flew out to Las Vegas. Not only did we have an awesome weekend playing with new concrete finishing tools, we also had the opportunity to learn how to make your projects more sustainable. Groupa Concrete met with several industry leading companies that allowed us to test […]
Are you a homeowner, concrete contractor, or construction enthusiast? This blog will tie together one common theme, and that’s creating sustainable projects for us all to enjoy. In 2014, we had an excellent year with many exciting and unique projects. Other homeowners and building professionals wanted to know how we completed our work and gave […]