Quick passage of an economic stimulus package followed by the almost immediate start of “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects in 2009 could increase cement consumption for next year, according to a recent report by the Portland Cement Association. Without a stimulus package, 2009 cement consumption was projected to decrease 15.1 percent compared […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute, a nonprofit association dedicated to the repair, restoration and protection of concrete and other structures, passed the milestone of 2,000 members in February 2009. ICRI has seen a steady growth in new memberships as well as an increase in membership renewals during the past six […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has released a new instructional DVD and video titled “Flat Sawing and Blade Safety.” The video helps provide operators with the skills and knowledge required for safe and effective flat sawing, along with addressing important issues such as proper blade-tightening techniques. Safe working practices […]

Paul Albanelli, president of Albanelli Cement Contractors Inc., has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors for 2009-2010. Scott Anderson, Clay Fischer, Mike Poppoff and Thomas Zinchiak were elected vice presidents, and Harry Moats was elected secretary and treasurer. Elected to the board of directors were Robert […]

The American Society of Concrete Contractors has teamed up with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association to offer a new course, “How to Build a Successful Parking Lot Construction Business,” to be held April 28-29, 2009, in Denver. This course is intended for concrete contractors and concrete producers. It will […]

The Power Tool Institute has launched its newly revamped Web site. The Institute’s new site is a user-friendly resource for power tool safety with simple navigation, online ordering of publications, and easy-to-view videos. Site features include downloadable PDFs of PTI’s publications, safety videos in both English and Spanish, manufacturer members’ […]

MK Diamond Products has a new feature on its Web site called “Cut N’ Strut.” The feature provides customers with the ability to upload as many as 10 images of their projects directly to the site, showing the world the work they’ve completed with MK Diamond products. Categories include Tile […]

Hartman Equipment Inc., a concrete form manufacturer, has launched Concrete Form Exchange, an online marketplace for used concrete forms. The new Web site will allow contractors to post information about the forms they would like to sell. Concrete Form Exchange will feature forms in every category, including bridge, column and […]

Alpha Professional Tools has released the second DVD in its series of educational training videos. This video focuses on fabricating and installing granite countertop blanks. Prefabricated blanks are more popular than ever due to the ease of handling and the amount of work needed to make a custom countertop. This […]

The American Shotcrete Association has announced the release of a new landmark book on shotcrete. The 424-page book, “Shotcrete — A Compilation of Papers,” is a collection of the most important papers by Dudley R. “Rusty” Morgan, Ph.D., PEng, FACI, FCAE, concerning shotcrete. The papers are grouped under the following […]