This very significant document clearly lays out the moisture-related problems. Equally important, it offers solid recommendations to significantly reduce the problems. It's exciting to see how far we have come, because those in concrete, floor coverings and architects/specifiers are openly communicating with each other.
Design and specifications for concrete slabs must address the moisture-emission potential of the concrete slab, protection of the slab from external water, and the compatibility of the concrete's moisture and pH with the specified floor covering and adhesive. Guidance on the design and specification can be found in "Design of Slabs That Receive Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings: Part 1: A Design Guide for Architects and Engineers and Part 2: Guide to Specification Issues for Architects and Engineers," Concrete International, March and April 2003.