The American Concrete Institute has announced the winners of its 2011 Student Pervious Concrete Cylinder Competition. This competition is also sponsored by the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems and the U.S. Green Building Council. In this competition, teams are challenged to apply sustainability concepts and use their knowledge of […]

Butterfield Color’s new control-joint texture roller is designed for chasing out 1-inch control joints. The rollers are made of urethane to provide superior release from concrete compared to similar rollers made of cast aluminum. The larger size of the roller minimizes pattern repetition and delivers a cleaner and more consistent […]

Ceratech has released a line of cements blended specifically for severe industrial and chemical processing environments. Both product lines resist extreme temperature and corrosive materials far better than conventional portland cement. Kemrock cement produces a highly corrosion-resistant structural concrete for exposure to severe chemicals. Firerok excels in high-temperature environments, withstanding […]

New from Seal-Krete, GraniteFX Decorative Concrete Coating provides a natural, stone-like finish to a multitude of concrete surfaces, including walkways, patios, porches and pool decks. GraniteFX Decorative Concrete Coating comes in a water-based, ready-to-use brush-and-roll formula that’s easy to apply and easy to clean up. First, apply the textured base […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has added Mantello Resurfacer to its line of decorative concrete products. Available in white or gray, Mantello Resurfacer is an environmentally progressive product that bonds tightly to stable concrete to produce a flawless, extremely durable surface suitable for staining or engraving in a variety of patterns. Antimicrobial additives […]

Delmhorst Instrument Co. has launched a newly redesigned website. The updated user interface allows for quick and easy navigation to information on the company’s full line of moisture meters and accessories. Other improvements include the addition of products not found on their previous site, an integrated search feature and links […]

The ACI Foundation honored three individuals with awards during the ACI Fall 2011 Convention. Michael E. Kreger was awarded the ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council Arthur J. Boase Award, which recognizes outstanding activities and achievements in the reinforced concrete field. Adam Neville was awarded the ACI Foundation Concrete Research Council […]

EDCO now connects with customers using quick response codes. The company has incorporated the codes into its print advertising and trade show displays, and it will soon place them on machines. The codes on EDCO machines will allow scanners to instantly access training videos, parts breakdowns, manuals and other helpful […]

RHSpec.com has assembled a moisture content information resource that includes more than 120 major manufacturers’ specifications for flooring products. Through a list of live-link references, you can instantly find each manufacturer’s site for more information about their acceptable moisture content guidelines. RHSpec.com also offers a variety of additional resources related […]