Giatec, world leader in concrete testing technologies, has announced that their web-based dashboard, Giatec 360, has recently undergone extensive upgrades after months of research including customer feedback. The latest Giatec 360 dashboard release is the next level in data analytics, reporting, and also user management capabilities for Giatec’s SmartRock sensors. […]
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World First: Kamp C is the First to Print a Complete House in One Piece
Kamp C, the Westerlo-based provincial Centre for Sustainability and Innovation in construction, is the world’s first to 3-D print a house. They printed this house using the largest 3D concrete printer in Europe. The 90-square metre dwelling was printed in one piece with a fixed printer. This is a world […]
American Concrete Institutes Transitions its Convention to Virtual Event
Due to local, state, and federal regulations, and to protect the health and safety of attendees, the American Concrete Institute announces the transition of the ACI Concrete Convention from an in-person event in Raleigh, NC, USA, this October, to a 100% virtual event. The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be […]
Holcombe Mixers Joins $1.3 Billion Border Wall Project In Yuma, Arizona
Holcombe Mixers, a worldwide provider of volumetric concrete mixers and strategic solutions for the concrete industry, teamed up with Fisher Sand and Gravel and Cat Construction to fast-track the major border wall project along Arizona’s southern border. Holcombe Mixers partnerer with Fisher due to its combination of operational experience, advanced […]
ACI Foundation Now Accepting Fellowship and Scholarship Applications
The ACI Foundation announces that ACI Fellowship and Scholarship applications are now being accepted from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2021-2022 academic year. The addition of three new fellowships and one new undergraduate scholarship are now a part of to the program. Additionally, the ACI Middle East Fellowship has […]
Max USA Corp. Introduces the World’s First Stand-up Battery Powered Rebar Tying Tool
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 […]
Z Forms Make Creating
Outdoor Havens a Snap
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, […]
Joe Angeles Retires After 32 Years At MBW
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 […]
Go Zero to 60 in Less Than a Minute with CPS Sektor Resins
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. […]
Post-Tensioning Institute Announces Updates and Relaunch of Field Personnel Certification Programs
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 […]