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The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) – the recognized technical and promotional leader for the advancement of the post-tensioning industry – is pleased to announce key staff changes that went into effect recently, reinforcing our commitment to excellence and growth within the organization. Tim Christle, P.E. Tim Christle, P.E., received a new […]
All home improvement and construction projects have different requirements. It is important to use the correct concrete screw to ensure that the installation is performed correctly and safely. Concrete screws are specifically designed to tap their own threads into pre-drilled holes. They can be used in a variety of base […]
Terra CO2 Technology, the scalable low-carbon alternative for cement production, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Asher Materials for an exclusive market license of Terra’s first commercial-scale advanced processing facility. Under the agreement, Asher Materials will acquire the plant, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. […]
September 2023 marked the completion of the US$ 65 million repair and renovation of the Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e Silva Bridge) in Brasilia, Brazil. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products was specified to restore and waterproof the bridge’s damaged concrete elements. The Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e […]
Stone Edge Surfaces “just-add-water” Hairline Crack Fill is designed to help fix, patch, fill and repair hairline surface cracks that appear as concrete dries, settles, is weathered, or as it ages. It’s easy to use, can be used on concrete, stone veneer, concrete overlays, and decorative concrete, and is also […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has established a telephone hotline and an email address for the sole purpose of receiving and answering questions about concrete construction as it relates to the industry’s sustainability initiative. Both are for members only. Jim Klinger, ASCC concrete construction specialist, […]
Western Specialty Contractors – Charlotte, NC Branch was a proud participant in the Tower Modernization project at Bon Secours Health System’s St. Francis Downtown hospital in Greenville, SC. The Tower Modernization project, led by general contractor Vannoy Construction, included general facade repairs, replacement of all punched windows with a new […]
Portable generators can be life-saving sources of power in times of emergency. Unfortunately, when used improperly, they can also be deadly. It’s never too early to start educating people about the safe, proper use of these tools, which is why the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) is releasing a portable […]
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new admixture plant in Calgary, Alberta. This facility will enable the company to better serve its customers in the region by providing high-quality admixture solutions that meet their needs. Positioned in a prime […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. The group is seeking donations for their 2024 CIM Auction that will take place at World of Concrete. Organizers have scheduled the auction for Wednesday, Jan. […]
