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There is something that could be said about the connection between wine and the invention of a great idea. This certainly holds true for Bob Harris, president of the Decorative Concrete Institute. During a recent trip to Italy with his wife, Lee Ann, he was discussing the current stamped concrete […]
Blastrac – Diamatic BMGP-600-R Blastrac has integrated its recently developed POD (Point of Development) Technology into a new high-performance grinding and polishing machine” the Diamatic BMGP-600-R. The Diamatic BMGP-600-R features a proprietary 208/220-volt, 7.5-horsepower single-phase motor. The motor delivers a tooling speed of 400 rpm. Dust extraction occurs through a […]
The Portland Cement Association has announced Sustainable Leadership Award winners for 2008. The awards identified local leaders in eight cities across the nation who enacted policies or completed projects that promoted sustainable development through the use of concrete and other cement-based products. The winners are: Richard J. Daley, mayor, and […]
The weak economy and tight credit conditions, coupled with severe job losses and the resulting decline in state government revenues, will translate into significant weakness for the construction industry through 2010, according to the Portland Cement Association, leading the group to again adjust its cement consumption forecast. The latest PCA […]
Portland Cement Association’s Education and Training Department’s 2009 course schedule is now available. Scheduled courses are: Kiln Process, Design & Control of Concrete Mixes, Mill Grinding, Troubleshooting: Solutions to Concrete Field Problems, Cement & Concrete Overview, and Cement Manufacturing for Process Engineers. Registration is available online or by phone. All […]
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association continues to expand its training program offerings and has announced its training dates for 2009. Classes have been scheduled for both the spring and fall of 2009, and offer training for varying levels of knowledge and experience. The first courses will take place in […]
W. R. Meadows Inc. is offering free and easily accessible AIA/CSI approved training at ArchitectCES.com. W. R. Meadows’ program, “Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach,” is approximately one hour long and will earn particpants one learning unit credit upon successful completion. The course provides […]
Intac International Inc., maker of the best-selling Wintac Pro service management software for contractors, has released Wintac Pro 2009. This latest release expands upon Wintac Pro’s all-inclusive design by combining the functionality of several programs into one integrated system. Functions cover customer relationship management, field service management, contact management, vehicle […]
Allmand Bros. Inc. has upgraded its Maxi-Heat portable heater with higher static pressure. Incorporating a new fan-motor combination and increasing the static pressure from 0.5 wg to 1.5 wg, the upgraded Maxi-Heat is able to accommodate up to 110 feet of 16-inch ducting, as opposed to 40 feet with the […]
Metabo Corp. has introduced the MHE 96 SDS-Max Demolition Hammer, a demolition hammer that combines a powerful 15-amp motor with Metabo VibraTech technology. MVT reduces vibration and user fatigue due to its integrated damping system incorporated into the main and side handles. The MHE 96’s 15-amp motor provides up to […]
