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As part of the Portland Cement Association’s effort to lead the way towards new standards in sustainability that promise safer, more secure and more energy-efficient buildings, a free webcast, “High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability,” is now available on the PCA Web site. During the 45-minute program, Steve Szoke, PCA’s […]
Although recent economic news and activity may technically suggest an end to the current recession, the conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a drag on cement consumption, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association. PCA […]
The American Concrete Institute has announced three ACI certification training seminars and examinations to be held during the World of Concrete show, Feb. 1-5, 2010, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician program focuses on the ability of a craftsman to place, […]
Exaktime has introduced PocketClock/GPS for BlackBerry, software that transforms a BlackBerry phone into a portable GPS time clock and management tool for supervisors in the field. Part of The JobClock System, PocketClock/GPS lets mobile employees or crews clock in and out at dozens of locations each week. Using PocketClock/GPS, workers […]
L&L Innovations LLP has launched the Bucket Lid, specifically designed as a safety and dust-reduction containment lid to use over a 5-gallon bucket. It is manufactured as a snap-on lid with three customizable cutout ports for a wet/dry vacuum, a mixing paddle and a funnel. This lid allows the end […]
The Shortstop 3.5 concrete mixer is now available on a UD 2600 COE chassis. The UD 2600 features air/ hydraulic brakes, a pneumatic actuated parking brake and a special fl ywheel PTO drive that powers the mixer. “The Shortstop 3.5 is designed specifically for a Class 6, 26,000- pound, non-CDL […]
Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has extended the product warranties on a majority of its product lines.
Makita USA Inc. has released two new angle grinders that combine power and performance with added comfort. The grinders — GA4030/K (4 inches) and GA4530 (4 1/2 inches) are powered by a Makita-built industrial 6-amp motor that delivers 11,000 rpm. The labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings […]
The Elcometer 266 DC Holiday Detector from Paul N. Gardner Co. provides accurate detection of pinholes, flaws, inclusions, thin spots and bubbles in a coating. The gauge has been specifically designed to revolutionize highvoltage DC testing of coatings, making it safer, easier and more reliable. Key features include current limiting […]
Flex North America Inc. has introduced five new products to round out their offerings to the natural stone, tile and concrete industry. The LCP 1703 VR three-headed polisher is planetary-geardriven and powered by 10 amps of variable speed, ranging from 1,100 rpm to 3,400 rpm. Its rugged 12-inch platform is […]
