Annual cement consumption is expected to climb by 2.6 percent during 2017 and 2.8 percent in 2018, according to new projections by the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
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NRMCA Announces Winners of 2017 Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has announced the winners of the 2017 NRMCA Environmental Excellence Awards. Now in its 22nd year the program offers NRMCA producer members national recognition for outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and maintaining sound environmental management practices in their operations.
Jason Weiss And Robert Frosch To Serve As Editors-In-Chief Of Two Aci Journals
The American Concrete Institute announces the formation of Editorial Boards to oversee the ACI Materials Journal and the ACI Structural Journal.
Prosoco Introduces Peelable Masonry Cleaner
DriKlean, a new, non-traditional cleaner from Prosoco, removes stains from a variety of masonry substrates in a rinseless, peelable formula. Enviro Klean DriKlean is a gentle but powerful rinseless cleaning solution designed for interior spaces where traditional liquid cleaners can’t go. In an easy-to-apply formula via spray, roller or brush, […]
Wagner Meters and Sitefotos Partner to Benefit Flooring Professionals
Wagner Meters’ concrete flooring division and Sitefotos, a software company, announced today a partnership which enables integration of the Sitefotos photo documentation app with Wagner’s Rapid RH® Bluetooth® Smart Reader. Wagner Meters is the first company in the flooring industry to use a Bluetooth-enabled device to allow users to take ASTM F2170 compliant relative humidity (RH) readings.
Dur-A-Flex Announces Leed V4 Compliant Products For Its Major Flooring Systems
Provides up to 2 leed credits due to third party validation of environmental and health product declarations
Concrete Decor Show 2017 Promotes Building, Rebuilding and Remodeling with Concrete
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.
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.
