Euclid Chemical is a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products. They are a proud partner of the National Association of Home Builders on the 2021 New American Home Innovative Design. They provided flooring solutions for the 37th annual project. Located in Winter Park, Florida, the New American Home […]
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It’s no secret that lithium-ion batteries are great for power tools. They can take hundreds of recharges with greater energy output compared to other rechargeables. This is, in part, how they have earned their reputation for stability and efficiency. However, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same. The Power Tool […]
ASCC Officers Elected for the 2021-2022 Year
The ASCC Officers Elected for the 2021-2022 Year were recently announced by the association. Bill Bramschreiber, Charles Pankow Builders, Pasadena, CA, has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri for 2021-2022. Cory Lee, Martin Concrete was elected as a vice president. Additionally, Kevin […]
Makita Rotary Hammer Introduced to the Market by Makita USA
TMakita U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in power tools and accessories, has launched two new 1-3/16” Rotary Hammers with an L-shape design for increased accuracy. The HM3001CK Makita Rotary Hammer and HM3011FCK Makita Rotary Hammer are ideal solutions for a range of applications including concrete forming, hanging pipe with threaded […]
Beauty and a beast:
Coating that inhibits microbial growth
fiercely protects and looks great
Founded in 1786, Lynchburg, Virginia, has more nationally registered historic properties per capita than any city of its size nationwide. It is well-known for the Civil War’s Battle of Lynchburg, which occurred nearly 100 years after its founding. Today, the town’s rural setting offers residents few facilities for comprehensive medical […]
Form Tie Shortage Could Create a Temporary Shutdown in Residential Construction
The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) – the leading organization serving as the voice of cast-in-place contractors – has announced an industry-wide effort to mitigate the pending steel form tie shortage across the North American markets. According to James Baty, executive director of the CFA, the shortage of steel form ties […]
ASCC 30-second Benefit:
ASCC Safety Awards
Recognizing your team for its accomplishments goes a long way. ASCC Safety Awards are an effective way to show your appreciation for a job well done. They also help you stand apart from your competition and reduce insurance costs as well. It’s an easy and quick process that can produce […]
High Demand for Water-based Polyaspartic Coatings from Construction Industry
The global polyaspartic coatings market is in the recovery phase with the construction and transportation sectors gaining momentum again after initial shocks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While manufacturers are gaining momentum again, high demand for water-based polyaspartic coatings is significantly surging from key end-use industries such as power generation, […]
Coatingstown by CFI is Newest Interactive Floor Coating Selection Tool
In Coatingstown by CFI, the concrete floors are always perfect, always protected from whatever the world throws at them. Why? Because they always have the right coating for the job. Check out Coatingstown at cficoatings.com/floor-coatings/coatingstown/. It isn’t a real place, of course, but is a powerful new interactive coatings selection […]
Simple and flexible
Machine’s ease of operation key to large grind-and-seal job’s success
For such a simple piece of equipment, Fas-Trak Industries Inc.’s Ultra-Trak offers users a lot of flexibility when it comes to applying densifiers and sealers, says Dan Baird, president of Floor Tech Solutions Inc. The automated application system can apply concrete chemicals at a rate of up to 25,000 square […]