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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) representing America’s cement manufacturers — releases its fall cement consumption forecast for the United States, which projects a near-term demand decline of 3.5% for 2023. This marks the first decline in 13 years and is expected to be short-lived, with growth returning in 2024 and […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched its Brand Promises campaign, a company-wide initiative that builds upon the company’s legacy of research and development of innovative installation products, systems and solutions. The Brand Promises serve as a call-to-action and highlight the company’s […]
Holcim announces its investment in COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printing, to advance world-class 3D printing materials, robotics, and automation together. Building on its collaboration with COBOD since 2019, this investment will further leverage Holcim’s innovative range of proprietary ink TectorPrint, tailored for 3D printing. Holcim and […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has released an industry-wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Fabricated Steel Reinforcement Bar used in reinforced concrete construction. The EPD updates CRSI’s previous EPD published in 2017 and is available for download here or on the CRSI website. Aware of the increasing interest in […]
The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., has announced the winners of its 14th annual Decorative Concrete International Awards competition. The winners were recognized at ASCC’s Annual Conference, September 29, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. Colorado Hardscapes, Greenwood Village, […]
The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that Theodore Goloboski III, CEO, Belfast Valley Contractors, Dundalk, MD, received the ASCC Member Owner/Executive Safety Award for 2022, presented September 29 at the association’s Annual Conference in Cleveland. […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 2023 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at […]
Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50% of occupational illnesses and 25% of all lost workdays. Protecting the skin from prolonged exposure to liquids — even clean water — is critical to fighting skin disease. Brass Knuckle SmartFlex Full Coat Liquid Resistant Gloves (BK350) feel light and provide allover protection […]
Concrete contractors with exemplary safety records for 2021 were recognized by the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., at the association’s Annual Conference on September 29 in Cleveland, OH. W. Burr Bennett Awards for Safety Excellence w ere given […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research and Development Foundation, St. Louis, Missouri, has recently awarded two scholarships for 2022 to students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The recipients of these scholarships are Joseph McDaniel, Boaz, Alabama, and Erik Bermudez, Olivehurst, California. They attend Middle Tennessee […]
