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CenterPoint Properties appoints a new VP. Rives Nolen has been appointed to Senior Vice President of Investments. Nolen is based in CenterPoint Properties’ Houston office and leads its central region acquisitions and dispositions. “Rives has a solid understanding of the inner workings of industrial investors like CenterPoint Properties. His substantial […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Fracture Ban SC, a thin, load-bearing, self-curing liquid rubber polymer that can be easily applied in a single coat to form a flexible seamless anti-fracture membrane. Fracture Ban SC is rapid drying and cures between […]
Aquajet, a global leader in Hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, offers a dynamic trio of machines ideally suited to increase efficiency for bridge and road repair — the Aqua Cutter 710V Hydrodemolition robot, Ecosilence 3.0 high-pressure pump system, and EcoClear water treatment system. Together, the machines provide contractors the industry-leading safety and productivity of robotic Hydrodemolition […]
Summer is here and depending on where you reside, some places are hotter than others. I live in the greater Phoenix, Arizona, area where summer temperatures can be very challenging when working with 100% solids epoxy and metallic pigment. Not only do you need to pay attention to the heat, […]
Honda Power Equipment, a business unit of American Honda Motor Co. Inc., continues the rollout of its Co-Minder technology (CO detection system for generators) across its full line of portable generators. The company is adding three models to those now available with the advanced carbon monoxide (CO) detection system. These […]
Twenty-first century methodology, with its advanced tools and state-of-the-art technology, has successfully constructed today’s looming cities. With skyscrapers growing taller by the day and buildings getting fancier, we’re neglecting the generation of an enormous pile of construction scrap in the form of concrete waste. Here are some benefits of concrete […]
In the last tip, you learned THE definition of polished concrete: The act of permanently changing a concrete surface, with or without aggregate exposure, to achieve a specified level of finished appearance. You also learned that there are three types of polished concrete according to the American Society of Concrete […]
Makita USA Inc. continues to set a fast pace with more products, more infrastructure and more jobs. In a year that marks 50 years in the U.S.A., Makita has also expanded its distribution, training and service capabilities with a new 600,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Reno, Nevada. It increases […]
Needless to say, 2020 is a tough year. The pandemic has a hold on the economy, nonresidential projects are postponed or canceled, and it’s safe to say COVID-19 has changed construction and it doesn’t look like it will go away anytime soon. It’s anyone’s guess if our elected officials will […]
RAM Pavement launches Mastic One! Mastic One is a hot-applied, pourable, self-adhesive patching material used for preservation, maintenance, and repair of asphalt, portland cement concrete pavements, and bridge deck surfaces. It is composed of highly modified polymer asphalt binder and durable lightweight construction aggregate. This product is formulated for distresses […]
