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Max USA Corp. launched the world’s first stand-up battery powered rebar tying tool, the TwinTier RB401T-E. The RB401T-E is designed to reduce back strain when tying rebar for concrete slabs. The principal benefit of the TwinTier RB401T-E is its ergonomic construction. Its extended frame allows ironworkers to tie rebar while […]
With the new social distancing protocol in full swing and people choosing to stay home rather than going out, backyard living areas are all the rage in New Orleans and beyond. And now, edge forms are taking backyard living above and beyond. “Outdoor living is really hot,” says Dan Lynch, […]
After 32 years of working at MBW, Inc., Joe Angeles retires on June 26, 2020. Joe became an industry icon through his worldly travels and eccentric personality. His biggest role at MBW was as the International Sales Manager and the MBW Sales School instructor. He brought entertainment and education to […]
CPS Sektor Resins are the fastest resin bond diamond tooling series with a moving speed up to 60 feet per minute. It is contractors’ “go-to” resin tooling with it is many features including, labor saving speed, high gloss & clarity, long life and also works on all concrete hardness types. […]
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the relaunch of field personnel certification programs. The relaunch will come with new guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, they will still deliver its world-class educational information and material to students. In March 2020, the Institute suspended its in-person […]
Vacuworx welcomes Charlie Cunningham to the North America sales and leadership teams. He will be promoted to Vacuworx Senior Director of Sales. Cunningham brings more than two decades of experience with sales, marketing and business development activities. He recently spent 15 years with Astec Industries, Inc. As Vice President of […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA), representing America’s cement manufacturers, President and CEO Michael Ireland issued the following statement. This statement came upon the release of the House Democrat Staff Report Solving the Climate Crisis: Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy and a Healthy, Resilient and Just America. “The […]
The first step to creating and processing a scratch-free polished concrete floor is to start by cleaning the floor you’re about to grind, hone and polish. Make sure the grinder is clean. This includes the bottom of the machine, the skirt and the diamonds. Inspect the surfaces of the diamonds […]
All concrete cracks, but still it’s the most used paving material in the world. Why does it crack? And what steps can you take when preparing for concrete cracks? For those of us in the industry, we know why but explaining that to an owner who just paid a bunch […]
Monuments can be powerful, and even controversial, reminders of a person, place or event in history. When monuments start to show signs of wear-and-tear and weather damage and need restoration to their original conditions, or new monuments need the expertise of a specialty contractor to construct, customers call Western Specialty […]
