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On January 1, 2021, Cementir will begin distributing the cement of the future, named Futurecem. Futurecem has a carbon footprint that is up to 30 percent lower compared to regular cement. As one of the biggest innovations in the construction industry over the last decades, the launch of the patented […]
Featuring architectural concrete of utmost quality, three pavilions exquisitely extend the presence of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Aptly called The Reach, the inviting trio in Washington, D.C., consists of the Welcome, Skylight and River pavilions. “The buildings are strikingly white,” says Yvonne Nelson, then the formwork manager […]
Seagrave Coatings Corporation, the noted manufacturer of coatings for aerospace, industrial and furniture products, has invented Plextone Liquid Chips. Plextone Liquid Chips are a revolutionary game-changer that is vastly superior to traditional vinyl chips. The genesis of the of this system occurred when Seagrave Coatings Corporation became aware that the […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently announced the winners of the 2020 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards, honoring PCA members who have exhibited leadership in advancing both industry programs and initiatives. The awards are named after John “Jay” Gleason who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program announces that South Dakota State University’s (SDSU) Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering will soon offer a degree in CIM. While CIM expands to SDSU, it brings opportunities to even more students. The announcement comes after a six-month […]
Hycrete, Inc., a leader in waterproofing and corrosion protection technologies for concrete, is proud to announce that it has been chosen as the waterproofing and anti-corrosion admixture for the “Little Island” Pier 55 Project in New York. Hycrete was used in the deck slab and utility room structure at the […]
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces new updates to the StructureScan Mini XT all-in-one GPR concrete inspection system, including a software update and a newly designed survey wheel for the Palm XT Antenna. Rugged, compact, and flexible, the StructureScan Mini XT is ideal for […]
How much overlap is needed when grinding, honing and polishing? And how do we find a concrete grinder’s sweet spot? These questions refer to the process of making consecutive passes when processing a bonded abrasive polished concrete (BAPC) floor. Truth be told, all concrete will show and tell us the […]
John Hendry joins Makinex as the new National Account Manager, aiming to strengthen partnerships with key National Accounts. The announcement builds on Makinex’s pioneering mission to “Make Inefficiencies Extinct.” With an emphasis on overall operational-efficiency & safety, alongside providing high ROI products, the goals set to be accomplished are both […]
Concrete Countertop Solutions Inc., creators of the Z Counterform and Z Poolform Systems will now be stocking and selling a revolutionary new product from HIDE Skimmer Covers. HIDE Covers are designed to have any surface material installed into the cover. This enables it to blend into the landscape, creating both […]
