From the Associated General Contractors of America: The U.S. House of Representatives passed AGC-supported legislation, H.R. 2273, the Coal Residuals and Management Act, on Oct. 14 by a vote of 267 to 144. The bill prevents coal combustion residuals (e.g., fly ash) from being designated as “hazardous” materials. The U.S. […]

Lafarge recently introduced portland-limestone cement (PLC) to Canada. Widely used in Europe for more than 25 years, PLC is a new category of cement that provides performance similar to conventional portland cement with up to 10 percent less carbon dioxide emissions. Approved for use by the Canadian Standards Association, the […]

Applied Diamond Tools has introduced a 5-inch air stonecutter. A modification based on the popular wet air grinder GPW-215, the GPW- 215C is an excellent lightweight air tool for precise stonecutting. It will accept a 5-inch diamond blade, and is used for wet hand-cutting of granite, marble and concrete up […]

Metabo Corp. has introduced its first professional-grade cordless angle grinder, complete with a rotating battery pack, making it ideal for grinding and cutting applications in hard-to-reach areas. This 4 1/2-inch grinder’s slim motor housing and ergonomic side handle make it easy to use throughout the day. It features a robust, […]

Proline Concrete Tools has become an active user of QR codes, as the company is now putting them on every EZ-Tique bucket and EZ-Accent gallon. If you have a smartphone, all you need to do is download a free scanner application to read the code. Then, simply scan the QR […]

Maxwell Systems Inc. has partnered with American Compliance Systems to provide services for construction professionals. Maxwell Systems customers will now have access to a number of safety management products and expert capabilities to help them streamline job-site safety compliance and simplify related paperwork and record-keeping. www.maxwellsystems.com

Federal Brace has released the Harmony Support countertop island bracket, a 2-inch by 24-inch cantilever-type bracket designed to support countertops on cabinet-based kitchen islands. Painted and ready to use right out of the box, Harmony is exceptionally easy to install and adjusts to fit overhangs ranging from 8 inches to […]

Metal Forms Corp. has improved their Sterling Wheelbarrow. Highlights include a welded, one-piece leg unit for superior strength and an increased capacity of 7 cubic feet. www.metalforms.com

Federal Brace has added to its line of reinforced corbels with the release of the Providence Reinforced Corbel. This sleek, low-profile corbel brings a touch of understated elegance to hardware décor and countertop support. The Providence is a finished exterior corbel with a 1/4-inch steel countertop support bracket for a […]

Increte has introduced a Running Bond Brick Paver stamping tool. The new pattern creates the tightly seamed, beveled look of brick pavers. The complete set contains five rigid stamps, one liner and one texture skin, but each item can be purchased individually. The rigid stamps and the liner are 54 […]