Lafarge North America Inc. and Performance Plants Inc. (PPI), a biotechnology company, have announced a multiyear agreement to grow and develop clean-energy biomass grasses and woods for use as fuel at the Lafarge Cement Plant in Bath, Ontario. Nonfood grass crops were planted in May and June on 25 acres […]

The Post-Tensioning Institute, a nonprofit organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction, has announced the winners of its 2008 awards competition. The Project of the Year, Award of Excellence for 2008 went to the new Guthrie Theater center in Minneapolis. Submitted by post-tensioning supplier AMSYSCO Inc., […]

Portland Cement Association’s Education and Training department’s fall course schedule offers a range of seminars that address current industry concerns and challenges. Courses employ seasoned professionals to enable participants to master the skills they need. The courses stress discovering and understanding real-world problems through laboratory experiences that reinforce practical and […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute has announced the availability of the third edition of the Concrete Repair Manual. The manual comprises more than 70 documents from many of the associations involved in the concrete repair industry’s Vision 2020 plan, including ACI, ICRI, NACE, SSPC and the Army Corps of Engineers. […]

The American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 11-14. The event, with the theme of “Remember Our Mission,” is comprised of seminars, round-table discussions and demonstrations. There will be activities for spouses for an additional fee. One of the demonstrations will involve […]

The concrete industry’s Strategic Development Council, a council of the American Concrete Institute, met in Irving, Texas, on April 22-23 to discuss several issues and initiatives facing the concrete industry. Bob Risser, SDC member and president of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, agreed to serve as an industry champion on […]

Ardex America’s has relaunched its Web site to enhance customer access to the latest information on products and services. In addition to enhanced access and navigability, the new site showcases featured products and case studies. Other features include product listings and finders and calculators, seminar registration and product usage guidelines. […]

Cemstone Products Co. has relaunched its Web site with a more robust look and an interface that is said to be easier to navigate. The site contains comprehensive information and interactive support for architects, engineers, contractors, builders and homeowners. Popular features on the Web site include project files and news, […]

The American Concrete Institute announced its continued co-sponsorship of the annual National Concrete Canoe Competition. The event, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers and hosted by École de Technologie Supérieure, was held June 19-21 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. More than 200 university teams competed in 18 conference contests […]

Metabo Corp. has released its 2008/2009 general catalog outlining the company’s full line of cordless and corded power tools, accessories and abrasives. A main addition to this year’s catalog includes a line of upgraded small angle grinders that feature improved performance and longevity and incorporate advanced ergonomic features, such as […]