The course provides an overview of the fundamental elements of moisture management for concrete slabs and foundations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand moisture and alkalinity and the impact of vapor emission

  • Understand why vapor emission causes failures

  • Understand what is DRY concrete

  • Understand the difference between calcium chloride and RH Testing

  • Learn the anatomy of a failure and different options and solutions

  • Learn how to manage or expedite moisture and flatness



Presented by: Kathleen Cloud, M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc.

Kathleen Cloud is the President and Co-Owner of M. Frank Higgins & Co., Inc., one of the largest commercial flooring specialists in the region. M. Frank Higgins, a fourth-generation family business since 1952, is located in Berlin, CT, and has over 50 full time employees. At Higgins, Kathy promotes strong family and community values and helps create a company culture that honors service to the customer through relationship building, employee development through workshops and educational opportunities, and involvement in community service opportunities. Kathy attributes her success to having a dedicated team of wonderful people, with her number one fan being her husband, Steve Cloud, Co-Owner of Higgins, all focused on customer satisfaction and teamwork. This support has been instrumental in helping Higgins continue its pattern of growth.