Builders and remodelers interested in learning more about how homes and businesses can be fortified with concrete to withstand Florida’s extreme weather conditions and climate should plan to attend the Concrete Decor Show Expo Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8-9, at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Invest In Solidia Technologies’ Sustainable Cement and Concrete Innovations
Investment will aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the globe by helping ease adoption and bring innovative technology to market
American Concrete Institute Announces Winners Of Eco Concrete, And Egg Protection Device Student Competitions
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the winners of its Egg Protection Device Competition, and Eco Concrete Competition. The competitions took place at the ACI Fall 2017 Convention in Anaheim, CA, USA. The first, second, third, and fourth place teams received cash awards.
Sustainable Concrete Innovation Beats The Heat
New Coolcure Concrete Admixture Converts Typical Cement Into A Type Iv, Low-Heat Cement Resulting In Up To 80% Less Heat And 50% Greater Strength.
PCA Board of Directors Names Michael Ireland President and CEO, Elects New Members
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) board of directors today named Michael Ireland president and CEO effective immediately. Ireland replaces former President and CEO James Toscas.
Laser Scanning Workshop on Tolerances
The American Society of Concrete Contractors, (ASCC), St. Louis, MO., will hold a Laser Scanning Workshop on Tolerances, Monday, January 22, from 8a.m. – 5p.m. in Las, Vegas, NV, in conjunction with the World of Concrete. Dr. Bruce Suprenant, PhD, PE, FACI, CSI: CSSA, CCS, technical director of the ASCC, is the workshop coordinator.
Cemstone Companies Celebrate 90 Years of Building Our Communities
Cemstone Companies is celebrating nine decades of providing ready-mixed concrete, block and other products for homes, public infrastructure and major regional landmarks. All employees from the fourth-generation family-owned business’s three divisions were invited to an anniversary event on October 28 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
ASCC Publishes Four Job Hazard Analysis Forms for Polished Concrete Projects
The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC), and the Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC), specialty councils of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, have published four Job Hazard Analysis Forms (JHAs) for polished concrete projects. They are Layout Power Cords, Changing Polishing Pucks, Equipment to Polish Concrete Floor, and Fueling & Grounding of Generator.
Safety CEA Partnership
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has partnered with the Construction Employers Association (CEA), Cleveland, OH, to provide ASCC contractor members services for silica sampling from SGS Galson, an industrial hygiene laboratory.
Prosoco Announces Promotions, New Hires
Prosoco announces a series of personnel updates to meet the growing demand of its products and services. Jake Boyer Jake Boyer has been promoted from Regional Sales Manager covering the Pacific Northwest to the Business Unit Leader of the company’s Clean and Protect product line. This includes the Sure Klean […]