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 […]
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CPS Hires Corey Payne To Develop Service and Rental Department
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 Names International Division President and COO, Faisal Saleem
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 Introduces Prolaser 842 Bambino Cross Laser Level Series
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 […]
Dye or Stain:
Which topical colorant is right for the job?
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 […]
New Floor Maintenance Pads – SupraShine by Superabrasive
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 […]
New Social Media Campaign Featuring Concrete Block Home Designs
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 […]
New Fly Ash Reclamation Process Introduced by Titan America’s Separation Technologies
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 […]
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Regulation or Deregulation in the Trades
Although often said, it always surprises me when contractors say they can’t find good laborers — people who want to work. Or, put another way, people who want to learn a trade, especially one like decorative concrete. I find every aspect of this trade fascinating. On any given construction project, […]
2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications and Practices Released
The American Concrete Institute has released the 2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair. It includes nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all […]