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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

Construction Specifier

A licensed architect with more than 20 years of experience, she specializes in project management, construction documents, and contract administration. Passionate about product research and spec knowledge, she strives to improve communication across the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry.

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Specifying floor finishes: Polished concrete topping slabs with radiant heating

Construction Specifier

Architecturally exposed concrete applications usually require some level of grinding and polishing to expose aggregates and achieve the desired finish. Managing expectations. Designers also need to consider how concrete shrinkage will be accommodated and mitigated to achieve the architectural intent.