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Article: Decorative concrete: A brighter future
- Article from:
- Concrete
- Article date:
- July 1, 2001
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CopyrightCopyright The Concrete Society Jul/Aug 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The benefits that decorative concrete can offer to the designer or specifier are gradually becoming accepted across the industry. However, it should be noted that, in addition to specification, the contractor and manufacturer are equally important in the supply chain. If the concept of decorative concrete is to gain further acceptance, five main areas need attention: manufacture and supply; export; contractors; specifiers; information and promotion.
Manufacture and supply
The UK has six main suppliers of decorative concrete and a number of small localised companies, most of which are involved with both supply and installation. Half of these operate solely in the commercial market, selling ...