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J Dewayne Allen passed away from this life to the next on November 15, 2020. He was CEO and Chairman of Allen Engineering Corporation (AEC). A Civil Engineer by education, Mr. Allen worked on the construction of Interstate highways in both Missouri and Illinois in the late 50’s and early […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), the leading association representing cement manufacturers in the United States, announced an industry-wide ambition for reducing carbon emissions and further address the impacts of climate change. As PCA members continue to drive down the carbon intensity of their operations and products, PCA will develop a […]
Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, names Jeff Keeling North American sales and marketing manager. In his new role, Keeling is responsible for growing the Brokk brand in key segments across the United States and Canada, including demolition, processing and mining. He previously served as Brokk’s business development […]
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors in St. Louis, Missouri, has named the winners of its 12th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. ASCC recognized the 2020 Decorative Concrete Awards winners at a virtual ceremony as part of its annual conference Sept. 24, […]
Live Oak Construction Supply opens second Location. This supply store is a leading construction supply company. Their second Georgia location is in Marietta, Georgia. The new location will be at the corner of Cobb Parkway and Wilshire Boulevard. This will be the sister location to the company’s original location in […]
When properly installed, concrete is one of the most durable and long-lasting products construction pros can use. When used as finished flooring, concrete should have control joints saw cut into its surface shortly after placement. Control joints can be thought of as deliberate cracks cut into concrete floors. They allow […]
Jon-Don acquires Factory Cleaning Equipment. Jon-Don, a leading supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, announces the recent acquisition of Factory Cleaning Equipment Inc. (FCE). The acquisition of FCE marks a new phase of strategic growth for Jon-Don, as the company continues to expand its offerings […]
The definition of curing is providing adequate moisture, temperature and time to allow cement to hydrate and concrete to develop internal strength and abrasion resistance. There are a number of methods for curing concrete. We have compiled them here in one place. Here are the methods for curing concrete Wet […]
Bosch Power Tools, a global leader for power tools and power tool accessories, announces the addition of its new six-bay charger, the GAL18V6-80, offering convenience and speed when charging multiple Bosch 18V batteries. The sequential, two-cycle charging method is designed to minimize downtime. The new multi-bay charger by Bosch will […]
It is essential to gather information about the application of a sign to concrete, brick or block in order to purchase the most effective concrete anchors.
