The 2008 U.S. Construction Overview, published annually by FMI, forecasts a 5.8 percent growth in put-in-place construction for 2008, after a decline of 3.7 percent in 2007. Construction put in place in 2008 will be worth $1.21 trillion, it predicts. The Overview offers a comprehensive report on vital construction trends. […]

Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corp. announces the formation of its PowerStar Division, a line that includes high-performance propane grinding and polishing equipment. Focused on the complete care of concrete and stone surfaces, PowerStar offers affordable, fully integrated system solutions that work without electrical cords or generators. The company also offers chemicals, […]

David R. Arnold of L.M. Scofield Co. passed away Dec. 18, 2007, at the age of 84. The former chairman of L.M Scofield, Arnold was the driving force behind Scofield’s growth for almost four decades, according to a statement released by the company. “Far beyond Scofield, his pioneering vision and […]

New Scofield Revive and Revive VOC-colored sealers are solvent-borne, color-matched sealers and curing compounds developed to improve the color uniformity of concrete surfaces. Scofield Revive colored sealer improves the appearance of interior or exterior colored concrete flatwork, as well as flatwork with imperfections due to application or wear and tear. […]

In an attempt to educate workers and prevent silicosis, the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration have developed and released a fact sheet entitled “Reducing Silica Exposure Fact Sheet.” The new Alliance Best Practice on silica outlines the best practice for employers and employees […]

Ward R. Malisch, senior managing director of the American Concrete Institute, will be awarded the 2008 Richard D. Gaynor Award, presented by the National Ready-Mixed Concrete Association. The award, which will be presented to Malisch during the NRMCA convention in March, is given annually by the group’s Research, Engineering and […]

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications and CD-ROMs. 440R-07: Report on Fiber-reinforced Polymer Reinforcement for Concrete Structures — In addition to the material properties of constituent materials (that is, resins and fibers) and products, this document offers up-to-date knowledge of fiber-reinforced polymer applications, such as […]

The U.S. Green Building Council, with support from planned-community developer Newland Communities, has launched Greenhomeguide.org, a new Web site that will give homeowners, home buyers, renters, landlords and others the tools they need to ensure their homes are as healthy and environmentally friendly as possible. The Green Home Guide details […]

ProSpec, Bonsal American Inc.’s brand of commercial construction products, has released an electronic version of its architectural products binder. The CD contains product catalogs, technical data sheets and material safety data sheets covering ProSpec’s three major product lines: Concrete Repair & Restoration, Floor Repair & Rehabilitation, and Tile & Stone […]

Orbit Radiant Heating has upgraded its entire line of snow and ice-melting systems that feature Nexans electric heating cables. The upgrade adds an optional remote control panel for operating the system’s controls from inside a home or building. About the same size as a standard light switch, the new remote […]