The Construction Specifications Institute is accepting orders for MasterFormat 2004 Edition, the most significant upgrade in MasterFormat’s 40-year history. The new edition has additional divisions and many more sections, which facilitates project delivery by enabling specifications to address the spectacular advances that have taken place in construction technology since MasterFormat […]

ACI 212.4R-04, Guide for the Use of High-Range Water-Reducing Admixtures (Superplasticizers) in Concrete, contains information on high-range waterreducing admixtures, which can increase the strength of concrete and provide greatly increased workability without adding more water. This guide offers information on the effects of these admixtures on the properties of fresh […]

Sika Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Shadle to the position of new construction regional manager for the northcentral U.S. Shadle will focus on introducing Sika’s advanced admixture technology and technical support to the ready mixed concrete and precast/prestressed industries in the Midwest. Shadle has more than […]

Formed through a restructuring of the Bayer Group, the new company Lanxess is scheduled to leave the group at the beginning of 2005. “Lanxess will continue to be a leading global producer of synthetic inorganic pigments, including Bayferrox iron oxide pigments,” says Kim O’Connor, vice president, inorganic pigments, North America. […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has opened a new, larger facility in Raleigh, N.C. The new facility is nearly double the size of the previous facility and offers an excellent location convenient to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and downtown Raleigh. The Institute shares the space with nationally recognized concrete countertop fabricator […]

A new surface-preparation training program taught by factory experts skilled in Blastrac equipment, Sawtec hand tools and Schmidt abrasive airblast equipment is available in Oklahoma City. Called SPARC: Surface Preparation Academic Resource Center, this course offers comprehensive training on popular surface preparation methods and equipment. The 21⁄2-day program includes discussion […]

Blastrac has chosen Runyon Equipment Rental, located in Carmel, Ind., as a specialized distributor serving most of the state of Indiana. On the East Coast, Bullseye Environmental is the new specialized distributor serving Long Island, City of New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland and the eastern half of Pennsylvania. Niagara […]

Industry veteran Bob Harris teaches the skills necessary to produce quality stamped concrete in his latest book, Bob Harris’ Guide to Stamped Concrete. The book shows contractors where to find good stamped concrete designs; the five methods of imparting color to stamped concrete work; placing the concrete to facilitate stamping; […]

Todd Forbush has joined Sanders Saws’ diamond-tool and concretecutting equipment sales staff. Forbush, the company’s newest district manager, will be responsible for directly supporting customers in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Forbush began his career with DOT Diamond Core Drilling of Ohio in 1991 and later served as a cutting […]

General Equipment Co. has introduced an electricpowered floor-covering scraper. Ideal for removing such materials as carpet, ceramic tile, linoleum and mastic, the FCS16 Rip-R-Stripper offers high productivity, an ergonomic design and multiple removal accessories. With an exciter unit mounted directly to the driveshaft, the scraper uses downward force to bore […]