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Drive through just about any town in America, and you’re likely to spot graffiti on the sides of buildings, railcars, retaining walls, bridges and the like. While it can be considered an artistic medium or a form of artistic expression, it can also be quite a nuisance depending on what […]
Why do the lenses of safety glasses fog? Science! What our eyes see as fog is actually thousands of tiny water bubbles that form when moisture in the air condenses on the lenses. You’ve got to fight science with science, so Brass Knuckle invented two anti-fog lens coatings that prevent […]
NEU, leader in the global concrete industry in advancing reduced-carbon concrete technologies, begins its Third-party Validation/Verification Program. This initiative provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete, and related solutions. With the surge in technological developments addressing carbon emissions in construction, the need […]
Most family-owned businesses don’t make it to the second generation, let alone the third or fourth. According to recent data, only 3% of family-owned businesses make it to the fourth generation. Prosoco likes to think that means they’re doing something right. The company is elated to announce that, after months […]
While a pool coping may seem like a small piece of an otherwise large project, it’s still a critical part of an install. No matter what type of pool material you use, and no matter what type of decking material you use, each pool project must include a coping. From […]
Mecbo America, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC formed through a distribution agreement with Mecbo Srl, announces the launch of two products to the American market: the CARTRACK P6 and P7. These innovative concrete pumps pair a powerful electric or diesel pump with a crawler undercarriage to maximize mobility and […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has announced the launch of its updated strategic plan, a roadmap designed to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and lead the future of concrete in an evolving global landscape. Since its last update in 2016, ACI has continued to respond to significant developments within the industry. […]
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 CFA Concrete Foundations Convention (CFACON25), the largest annual gathering for the cast-in-place concrete industry, taking place July 17-19, 2025, in historic Deadwood, South Dakota. This year’s convention marks the 50th anniversary of the […]
Sika, a global leader in specialty chemicals and construction solutions, announces the launch of SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond, a one-component, polyurethane foam adhesive for use in Sika Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). The high-performance adhesive is designed for fast and durable Sika EIFS installations. SikaWall-3000 Rapid Bond is engineered to […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in collaboration with the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI), is pleased to announce the release of ACI/PCI CODE-319-25: Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary in PDF format. This highly anticipated code provides essential guidance for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and […]
