Expected increases in public construction activities will pave the way for improved cement consumption in 2010 and beyond, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association.

Initially developed to treat concrete floors, two-component waterborne (2K WB) polyurethane coatings formulated with resins from Bayer MaterialScience LLC are now being applied to protect against the adherence of graffiti to vertical surfaces.

New Nycon Inc. has been acquired, has officially changed its name to Nycon Corp., and is now affiliated with A.L. Patterson Inc.

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the first-ever national rules to ensure the safe disposal and management of coal ash from coal-fired power plants.

Professional Trade Publications Inc. has announced a call for papers and presentations for the 2011 Concrete Decor Show & Spring Training, to be held March 15-18, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn.

Tim Becken, Cemstone senior vice president of operations, was installed by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association membership as the chairman of its Board of Directors. Becken succeeds Henry Batton of Concrete Supply Co., of Charlotte, N.C. Becken also received the NRMCA’s Joseph E. Carpenter Award for his lifetime contribution […]

The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has launched the three-level CSDA Certification Program for sawing and drilling contractors. Level 1 has been devised to evaluate if a company meets the basic safety and financial requirements of the industry. To attain Level 2, a company must show it is undertaking sound […]