Quest Solutions has released Quest Estimator 6.5.5, the latest version of the company’s digitized takeoff and estimating software. The update is designed to enhance the existing integration between Estimator and Intuit’s line of accounting software. After building an estimate in Estimator, users can export data directly to an Intuit accounting […]

The ICRI will hold its 2004 Fall Convention at the Hilton San Francisco, in San Francisco, Calif., October 20-22. The convention theme is Structural Enhancements and will consist of technical presentations, committee meetings, tabletop exhibits, networking opportunities and special events. ICRI will open the convention with a luncheon and general […]

Responding to industry demand, the NRMCA has created a plant manager’s certification course. The course is the only one that is specifically designed for plant managers of ready mixed concrete production facilities. A certification exam will validate the specific skill levels needed in these areas. Course instruction will cover plant […]

The NRMCA has reinforced its concrete promotion team with two additional national resource directors. This brings the total field promotion staff to five, with each promoter responsible for national accounts and regional promotion activities in a specific section of the U.S. Industry veteran Vance Pool brings his more than 20 […]

The American Concrete Institute will hold its upcoming convention in San Francisco, October 24-28, with the theme: “Concrete — A Century of Innovation.” The convention will feature special events to continue the year-long celebration of the Institute’s Centennial anniversary, including a bay cruise aboard the 292-foot San Francisco Belle. Over […]

Concrete: A Pictorial Celebration, a new book from ACI, commemorates milestone achievements in the concrete industry and celebrates the utility and beauty of concrete for all applications, whether serving the needs of earth’s inhabitants or inspiring awe as an architect’s medium for expression. This hard-cover, coffee-table book is a tribute […]

The Portland Cement Association has introduced Diseño y Control de Mezclas de Concreto, the Spanish edition of its premier publication, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures. The Spanish edition includes information on construction practices and standards used in Latin America. This manual covers numerous topics on the most widely used […]

Lafarge North America has named Claude Bastien as president of the Northeast Region for the Cement Division. He previously served as president of Lafarge Construction Materials for the Eastern U.S. Region. Bastien will be based in the regional headquarters in Montréal, Québec, where he will oversee the production, sale and […]

After 32 years with concrete contractor Colorado Hardscapes and 10 years in charge of production, John Buteyn has moved to a new position within the company: senior technical manager. John’s past experience as production manager included such highly visible jobs as The Aurora Justice Center, The Broadmoor Hotel, Aspen Grove […]

Got cement? As of July, contractors are still saying, “No!” Strong demand and international demand for space on cargo ships have combined to create a concrete shortage in regions throughout the United States. And the crisis shows no signs of abating soon. The Associated General Contractors of America is forecasting […]