The ASCC has published Position Statements 10, 11 and 12 in a series of 12, on key issues of interest to concrete contractors. They are as follows: “Moisture-Sensitive Floor Coverings on Concrete Slabs” (#10); “Appearance Requirements for Concrete Slabs” (#11); “Responsibility for Buying Concrete” (#12). Copies may be ordered by […]
Decorative Concrete Press Releases
All the latest decorative concrete press releases. Includes information on new product releases for decorative concrete contractors. Plus, openings and closings, mergers and partnerships. Additionally, press releases include industry trends, new standards, conferences and other news of interest to the decorative concrete industry.
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NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE ASSOCIATION NEWS: Lemay to oversee applied engineering
The NRMCA has also hired Lionel Lemay as senior director of applied engineering. A structural engineer by training, with design practice experience, Lemay most recently was managing director, market promotion at the Portland Cement Association after a long stint heading PCA’s residential concrete promotion efforts. At NRMCA, he will assist […]
NATIONAL READYMIXED CONCRETEASSOCIATION NEWS: Johnson elected president
The NRMCA has elected Hardy Johnson as chairman of its board of directors. Johnson, president of the Florida Business Unit of Tarmac America in Deerfield Beach, Fla., has a long history of service to the industry and the association, having served most recently as first vice chairman of the board […]
Interest high in ICRI
Membership in the International Concrete Repair Institute reached 1,700 during World of Concrete 2004 in Orlando. ICRI welcomed 21 new members during the four-day event and anticipates signing up many more interested attendees through a followup mailing. ICRI has enjoyed high membership retention and continued growth in challenging economic times. […]
New officers and directors at ICRI
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) membership elected Robert Johnson, The Sherwin Williams Company, as its 2004 president. To support Johnson in 2004, the ICRI membership also elected the following officers: President-Elect — Robert Pusheck, C.A., Lindman, Inc. Vice President — Dennis Pinelle, Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger, Inc. Secretary — […]
CSDA elects board of directors
The CSDA has elected six new members to its board of directors, as follows: Tim Beckman of Cutting Edge Services Corp., in Cincinnati, Ohio; Patrick Harris of Concrete Renovation Inc., in San Antonio, Texas; Bennett Jones of Advanced Concrete Sawing, Roseville, Minn.; Jeff Keeling of Precision Demolition Systems, Overland Park, […]
PCA News: Schulz to direct market research
PCA has named Craig A. Schulz as director, market research, with responsibility for identifying cement and concrete usage, trends, problems, and opportunities. Schulz comes to PCA with a wealth of experience in marketing, research, and economics, including several years with various trade associations. Prior to joining PCA, Schulz founded CS […]
PCA News: Decorative concrete manual updated
The latest publication from the Portland Cement Association, “Finishing Concrete with Color and Texture,” is a basic guide for planning and constructing decorative surfaces on concrete slabs. This second edition includes a completely new chapter on white concrete and significantly enhanced coverage on staining and painting. Guide specifications assist in […]
Concrete Countertops From A to Z
The Concrete Countertop Institute offers comprehensive, engineering-based training for concrete countertops. Jeffrey Girard, licensed professional civil engineer and founder of FormWorks Concrete Countertops, will teach every aspect of making concrete countertops, from templating to installation. The Institute’s mission is to raise the standard for concrete countertops through both in-depth training […]
Multiquip Dealership opens in Vietnam
Multiquip’s first dealer in Vietnam opened its doors in April. General Import & Export Co. in Hanoi carries a full line of Multiquip light- and medium-sized construction equipment, including dewatering pumps, concrete and masonry saws, Whiteman screeds, walk-behind and ride-on trowels, and Mayco concrete pumps. The dealer is expected to […]