Success Stories of Creative Concrete Professionals
Professional concrete countertop training from CCI WORKS. It’s that simple.
Want proof? Look at the amazing creations that our alumni from around the world make.
Check out these success stories of alumni of The Ultimate Concrete Countertop Training.


There Were Naked Bodies Everywhere
“There were naked bodies everywhere” is not usually what you hear when you ask someone how he got started in


“It Started With a Challenge…”
Corey Swanson of Wood & Stone Designs in Minneapolis doesn’t shy away from a challenge. He’s taken on the challenge


Coming home to creative concrete
Wayne Fry wasn’t ready to give up working when he retired from his veterinary practice. The truth is that retiring


What engineering (and CCI alumni) can do
Twenty CCI alumni converged on the shop of alumnus Caleb Lawson of Price Concrete Studio (now Lawson Design) in Orlando,


On top of the world with creative concrete
Caleb Lawson of Price Concrete Studio in Orlando, FL created these concrete couch bases on a rooftop in Miami Beach. He’s on top of the world with creative concrete! Caleb trained in October 2013.


Massive concrete tub by Diamond Finish Concrete Countertops
When you make massive custom concrete creations, sometimes delivery is the trickiest part! Concrete tub by Brent Indenbosch of Diamond


“More useful than college.”
“I still can’t believe how many doors have opened since training with CCI – cashed in my savings bonds (thanks


The Artistry of GFRC: Fine Concrete Art and Custom Concrete Countertops by Thomas Lancaster in Texas
Thomas R. Lancaster of Alpine, Texas, has two web pages, one for each side of his GFRC work. One of


Eclectic Interests Lead to a Successful Concrete Countertop Business
To say that David Dick of Concrete Alternative in Kingston, Ontario (www.concretealternative.ca) has eclectic interests would be an understatement. Over the


Concrete countertops in Paradise – the Cayman Islands
Terry Wilson, originally from Tampa, and has lived in Grand Cayman for 24 years. His company, Wilson Construction, has built


Artistic Concrete Expressions creates custom concrete countertops and more in Michigan
Brad Dykema of Artistic Concrete Expressions in Hamilton, MI, started out in tile. In 2006, he was doing tile projects


Concrete countertops in Finland
In August 2010, I visited my student Matti in Helsinki, Finland to help him incorporate some new technologies and efficiencies


Golf shop concrete countertop makes a big impact
When the owners of a golf shop approached Tony Angell to create a concrete countertop for their store remodel, they


Concrete countertops in India
I recently had the privilege to visit Bangalore, India to train someone on how to make concrete countertops. To my


Latest Cool Concrete Countertop Projects by Students
Recently I’ve had several students send me photos of cool concrete countertop, bartop or sink projects they’ve been working on.


Turning play into profits with concrete furniture
When you’ve got a busy concrete fabrication shop, it can be hard to find the time to create projects that


Concrete countertop professionals around the world
I was working on the November newsletter and thinking about the things I am thankful for, in preparation for the


Using GFRC for a concrete shower surround
GFRC makes one great concrete countertop, but that isn’t all it can do. Take for example this beautiful shower enclosure


A Custom Concrete Bench and Table Top are a Hit at a Restaurant
Check out this one of a kind project by Concrete Countertop Institute alumnus Thomas Lancaster of Marfa Cement Works in


After Hurricane Sandy – One CCI Student’s True Story
You never know when disaster is going to strike. But, with a great attitude and a lot of hard work


Holy cow I couldn’t believe…
Almost everyone who makes concrete countertops for a living got started as a do-it-yourselfer. I did. I simply wanted to


Best advice for new concrete countertop professionals
Get started on your creative concrete journey by hearing from three alumni of the Concrete Countertop Institute. Hear advice directly


Concrete Countertops (Benchtops) in Australia
We are pleased to have students all over the world, each creating gorgeous concrete countertops in whatever country they call


A Lifetime of Concrete – Special Moment – Meet one of CCI’s first students
This week (June 2014) we’ll celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Concrete Countertop Institute. What an amazing 10 years it


Concrete as a Part Time Job… but a Full Time Passion
December 2014 – Juggling is a skill that Peter Cicalo of Hard Life Concrete Design Studio in New Jersey has come


Concrete – The Perfect Reason to Get Your Hands Dirty
After completing his training, CCI student Duncan Susag decided to jump right in and start doing concrete full time. Prior


Making Beautiful Concrete Countertops in Haiti – Not Easy, but Worth It
Here at The Concrete Countertop Institute we have the pleasure of meeting students from around the world, each becoming a


Crazy About Concrete Countertops
Concrete is an amazing medium for countertops. You know it and I know it, but one of the biggest challenges


Why You Should Always Be Ready to Learn More about Concrete Countertops
CCI alumnus Caleb Lawson has one goal for the future: to be the guy people call when they need concrete countertops,


Make Every Concrete Countertop Project a Great One
We love catching up with our alumni and seeing their success on tricky projects. CCI alumnus Mark Schreck of Mark


Lights, Concrete, Creativity: Interview with Brent Indenbosch
Brent Indenbosch, an alumnus of The Concrete Countertop Institute, has a creative streak. As just one example of that, he recently


Know Your Market: A key to success as a creative concrete professional
Starting out as a creative concrete professional can be challenging. Sean Kimber, owner of SAK Concrete Designs in Vancouver, however,


Onyx Castings: Building a Solid Brand
Rob Martin of Onyx Castings in British Colombia is building a solid brand, but doing so takes creativity and a


Rock Solid Concrete Artisans: Reinventing a Skill
Nathan Smith of Rock Solid Concrete Artisans in Charlotte, NC, went back to working with concrete, but in a different way


HGTV Show Featuring Concrete Countertops
Three CCI alumni were recently featured on the television show “Love It or List It”, filmed in Raleigh, NC. About the


Taking a Chance with Custom Concrete Designs
Jason Gillis of OASIS Custom Concrete Designs in Leominster, MA has a business that’s been steadily building steam since he


Building a Concrete Countertop Business by Building Relationships
Getting training, building a clientele and a portfolio; anyone starting out in concrete countertops certainly has a lot to think


How Concrete Commander Built a Successful Creative Concrete Business
In only three years after training with The Concrete Countertop Institute, alumnus Drew Teaman built a successful custom concrete business—ConcreteCommander.com—in


Alumnus Success Story of Caleb Lawson
Caleb Lawson of Price Concrete Studio in Orlando, FL (now Lawson Design in NC) spends a lot of time educating


Sponge for Knowledge: How to ensure that training benefits your business
Getting Equipped in Class “If I had known how to do it [CCI’s] way, it would have been a lot


Crafting Unique and Custom Concrete Projects | Curtis and Jamie McCharles of Timmins, Ontario
Getting into the Concrete Business “It’s not just about learning concrete. You have to get good at everything that goes
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