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To loosely quote Theodore Roosevelt, nothing in the world is worth doing unless it takes effort. Take for example the Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas in San Diego, California, and its exquisitely stenciled polished concrete lobby. “This hotel was challenging, as are many high-end structures,” says Mona Kharouba, superintendent for […]
Dan Hooks, CERP (Certified Event Rental Professional), president and CEO of Party Reflections, in Charlotte, N.C., is now the 59th president of the board of directors for the American Rental Association (ARA), an international trade association serving the equipment and event rental industry. As president, Hooks will assume a key role […]
The American Concrete Institute has launched ACI 318PLUS – an entirely new annual subscription that provides users with convenient digital interactive access to ACI CODE-318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, along with in-document access to related resources, robust digital notetaking, and enhanced search. ACI 318 PLUS also […]
CPS hires Corey Payne to develop a Service and Rental Department for their company. He will be managing the new business unit covering service, rental and technical training support. Payne is joining CPS during a growth period where CPS is expanding their sales force, tripling in size. Over the years, […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has promoted Faisal Saleem to President & COO of the Laticrete International Division. Assuming the full P&L and market development activity of the division, Saleem will report to Laticrete CEO Patrick Millot. In his new role, Saleem […]
Kapro Tools introduced its 842 Prolaser Bambino Cross Laser Level series in both red (842S) and green (842GS) versions. The 842 series is based on Kapro’s heavy-duty 872 Prolaser Plus Cross Laser Levels. It incorporates many of its best features. Features that include intersecting horizontal and vertical beams at 90°, a […]
Architects, designers, customers, owners and most of your staff use the words dye and stain interchangeably. Is there a difference when it comes to choosing a topical colorant? And if so, why does it matter? Turns out the answer is yes and it matters. Stains are ground, insoluble pigment particles […]
Superabrasive has launched a new generation of floor maintenance pads – SupraShine. Compared to its existing ShinePro pads, the new SupraShine line features a revamped range of grit sizes and pad options with new colors and new flexible material for outstanding results on about any floor. There are four types […]
What is the most popular concrete block home design in Florida? The coastal-inspired look or perhaps the classic Mediterranean? Block Strong wants to know which concrete block home designs are the most popular and is letting the public decide this during “March Masonry Matchup.” Starting Wednesday, March 3, 2021, sixteen […]
Separation Technologies (ST) has commissioned the world’s first industrial scale fly ash drying and electrostatic separation plant. Its aim is to reclaim fly ash from surrounding coal ash impoundment basins. The pilot facility is located at Talen Energy’s Brunner Island Steam Electric Station. At this facilty, ST’s new proprietary drying […]
