The American Society of Concrete Contractors reported that membership continues to grow in 2015. The organization is experiencing an 8 percent increase in paid and active members through July 2015, in comparison to July 2014.

The American Concrete Institute announces key staff promotions aimed at increasing alignment and flow from ACI’s technical documents to educational products.

W. R. Meadows has announced that Air-Shield LMP, a water-based, air/liquid barrier product, has been evaluated by the Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) and listed on its website. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s Air-Shield product having also been evaluated.

The Decorative Surface Solutions Group (DSSG) is thrilled to announce the first wave of Preferred Suppliers who have signed on to support the network. The DSSG’s mission is to closely connect the industry’s best suppliers with the premier contractors across several decorative flooring channels to achieve market leading growth through collective sourcing programs and national marketing services.

The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 11th annual auction to be held at World of Concrete 2016.

WarmlyYours Radiant Heating introduces Power Modulator snow-melting electrical boxes and accessories. These systems allow customers to split large outdoor areas, such as driveways and walkways, into zones that can be managed sequentially.

After 30 years of research and development, a new development called Nustone can transform ordinary surfaces by delivering the look and feel of natural stone with less difficulty, less expense, and less weight than traditional stonework. In effect, Nustone is a new generation of spray paint that creates a genuine stone-like surface, delivering granite, marble, and quartzite, among many others.

Lafarge North America is making a strong contribution to building better cities with NewCem slag cement to achieve the high-strength, long-term durability and sustainability goals of New England Studios, a beautiful, state-of-the-art studio complex in Devens, Massachusetts.

A new product from Veto Pro Pac offers a solution to the clutter dilemma. Veto Pro Pac, the leader in premium, professional grade tool bags, launched the PB4-Parts Bags, a Veto Pro Pac quality set of four parts bags designed to help tradesmen organize and store small tools and assorted items.

Deco-Crete Supply, the host and sponsor of the 2015 Brawl in the Fall, has announced that numerous companies have donated cash and prizes worth at least $10,000 which will be shared among the top three winners. The Brawl in the Fall is a decorative concrete competition held as part of the Concrete Decor Show, an annual trade show offering construction professionals the unique opportunity to connect with the best in decorative concrete.