Ahal Contracting Co., based in St. Louis, Mo., received a Quality Award for 2002 from the Concrete Council of St. Louis. The award was given for the 40,000-square-foot streetscape, the 4,000-square-foot sports bar floor and the 8,000-square-foot buffet floor at Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Mo. The streetscape flooring, shown […]

Francis Heck has joined Vic International Corp. as a technical sales and support representative. Beginning with his employment with W.J. Savage Co. and later, Sawing Systems Inc., he has enjoyed a long career in the stone industry. He can be reached by calling (800) 423-1634.

Paradigm Strategies has launched a new Construction Division to help small to mid-size companies grow and prosper. Business consultant Kevin Lister offers advice on getting your business on the fast track, including management, human resources, sales and marketing, operations and finance. To learn more about the company’s programs, or to […]

The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has hired industry veterans Brad Burke and Dan Huffman as directors of concrete promotion. Burke, who will be based near Minneapolis, has extensive experience as a master trainer for NRMCA’s Certified Concrete Sales Professional program and has also served as a salesman for a […]

Sika Corp. has donated more than $25,000 in materials to “Design for the Future, The Campaign for NJIT.” The materials donated — SikaWrap, Carbodur and Epoxies — will be used for research by engineering students at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The annual fund provides a dependable source of […]

Got a client who won’t listen to reason? The HowToVideoLibrary has released the first in a series of legal programs aimed at helping small businesses handle conflicts with clients. The first program is focused on the needs of independent contractors when faced with an adversarial client. The video covers how […]

Sika Corp., a worldwide leader with more than 90 years of experience in concrete materials and restoration technology, has introduced its new Construction CD. The CD contains Technical Data Sheets and MSDS sheets for all admixture, repair and protection products, as well as how-to information for its more recent line […]

Key Resin Co. offers a solution to moisture-related failure in seamless concrete flooring with Epocon, a unique epoxy technology that helps regulate moisture vapor transmission through concrete substrates. With 100 times greater permeability than standard epoxy slurries and mortars, Epocon systems offer a unique solution to moisture related problems and […]

Multiquip’s new “Mason Pro” Masonry Saws provide highquality professional cutting performance for a wide variety of materials — stone, ceramics, pavers, brick, block and other masonry products. The MP1 Series is designed for vigorous masonry cutting applications and combines high performance and portability in one compact package. The saws are […]

Multiquip’s new “Street Pro” Series walk-behind saws are designed for rental operators, offering superior strength, durability and high performance. Three models are available, all featuring a steel-box frame design to extend saw life and reduce vibrations for maximum effectiveness while cutting concrete or asphalt. The saws, which combine the best […]