The National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum for “Your Role in the Green Environment” has been updated to include LEED Version 3 and a Training Course Study Guide: Preparation for Green Advantage Exam. This guide will assist students and practitioners in their preparations for the Green Advantage Commercial/Residential […]

The International Surface Fabricators Association has announced a comprehensive conference program to be held in conjunction with its International Countertop Expo, which premieres Feb. 8- 10, 2010, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The program will include sessions on marketing on a budget, bonding dissimilar surfaces, setting up a concrete […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute will hold its 2009 Fall Convention Oct. 21-23, 2009, at The Buttes in Tempe, Ariz. The convention theme for this event will be “Flooring Issues.” ICRI will offer 12 technical presentations by industry experts. Subject matter will include self-levelers, curing issues, fixing new-construction problems, forensics, […]

American Shotcrete Association has released a compilation of papers focusing on shotcrete’s use in the repair and rehabilitation of infrastructure. The 34-page book, “Infrastructure Repair & Rehabilitation Using Shotcrete,” includes eight papers previously published in ASA’s Shotcrete magazine. The document was created for distribution at the recent International Bridge Conference, […]

The American Concrete Institute will offer three educational seminars this fall to help concrete professionals remain up-to-date on concrete construction and technology. The courses are Reinforced Concrete Design, Troubleshooting Concrete Forming and Shoring, and Troubleshooting Concrete Construction. Each course is offered in multiple locations across the country. Attendees will receive […]

Husqvarna Construction Products has introduced Tier 3/Interim Tier 4 compliant diesel engines in all large flat saws to be in accordance with federal regulations. The EPA’s Clean Air Act requires certain air pollutants generated by diesel engines to be gradually reduced in four Tiers over several years. Currently, Tier 2 […]

Featuring the lowest vibration in its class, the TE 1000-AVR from Hilti has the power for outstanding demolition productivity, yet offers the flexibility to reduce impact for precision work. With 16 foot-pounds of energy, the TE 1000-AVR is a productive tool for a wide range of demolition applications. Powered by […]

Available in standard and deep configurations, the models in Hilti’s new line of Impact Sockets are built for quick attachment and durable performance. Hilti Impact Sockets are constructed of hardened alloy steel for long-lasting service. Use of the hardened alloy steel allows the socket walls to be thin for use […]

The Maxima ML-3500 Series of ultraviolet lamps from Spectronics Corp. use advanced microdischarge light technology, plus a unique filter and bulb/reflector, to deliver up to 10 times the UVA output of conventional HID inspection lamps. With the three lamps in this series — the ML-3500S, ML- 3500D and ML-3500FL — […]

Dewalt has debuted the DW030, a laser distance measurer that provides users with a quick and efficient way to estimate space on the job site. The DW030 can be used to measure distance, square footage and volume. Dewalt built the DW030 with a compact design and rubber overmolding for easy […]