The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has announced a completely redesigned training program for 2008. Cutting Edge, which was the first course introduced by CSDA for cutting operators in 1993, has become one of nine courses that include classroom and hands-on training programs for new hires as well as advanced […]

The American Concrete Institute announced the availability of several new publications. 364.1R-07: Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Before Rehabilitation — This guide presents general procedures for evaluation of concrete structures before rehabilitation. Among the subjects covered are preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, documentation, field observation and condition survey, sampling and […]

The American Concrete Institute’s Distinguished Achievement Award was presented to the Puerto Rico Ready Mix Concrete Producers Association at the ACI Fall 2007 Convention in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The award is given to nonmembers who have made notable contributions to the advancement of the concrete industry. The Puerto Rico Ready […]

The new Sakrete Web site highlights all Sakrete product lines, including cement mixes, mortar and masonry products, concrete and masonry repair products, sand and gravels, blacktop repair products and roof coatings. The site offers a store locator, a media section and detailed concrete and masonry project instructions. It also contains […]

Reward Wall Systems Inc. has introduced a new online AutoCAD dynamic block library for architects and building designers to use when creating plans for buildings constructed with Reward ICFs. The online library includes the complete line of Reward iForm products, allowing architects to virtually stack ICF blocks and view walls […]

ProFoundit.com, a Web-based product locator service for architects, engineers and builders, has launched its Green Build service. The service allows users to easily search for and find manufacturers who have listed their sustainable products. When a manufacturer has listed its products as green, the company and product name are shown […]

Grace Construction Products has launched “Building Green with Grace,” a dedicated section on its Web site for green building products and practices. The “Building Green with Grace” site links users with an interactive guide to products that help architects and specifiers achieve prerequisites and points under the Leadership in Energy […]

The Web sites of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 expositions feature an interactive “Virtual Trade Show” that attendees can use to find companies and products and assemble a customized itinerary. The shows will be held March 11-15, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. VTS and […]

In “Making Concrete Sculpture,” from Schiffer Publishing, T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for creating giant concrete sculptures. According to a publisher’s blurb: “This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under […]

Maxwell Systems Inc. has introduced Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator 7.6, the newest version of its takeoff and estimating system. Quest Estimator lets contractors create bids with increased speed and accuracy, and it is customizable to each business. Combined with Maxwell Systems American Contractor, which offers job-cost accounting and project management […]