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The online rental store locator RentalHQ.com has undergone a complete overhaul. It has made finding local rental equipment and rental partners easier than ever for construction contractors and professionals. RentalHQ.com, managed by the American Rental Association (ARA), features an easy-to-use search function with fields for equipment type and location. Searches […]
An industry pioneer known for its iconic and unmistakable yellow bag of concrete, The Quikrete Cos. turned 80 May 22. This historic milestone celebrates the journey from fledgling building materials supplier in Columbus, Ohio, to the largest manufacturer of pre-blended, packaged concrete and cementitious products in North America. On its […]
Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, introduces the Eel Screed 6100, a corded roller screed designed for operator comfort and easy transportation. The innovative design of the Eel Screed 6100 allows contractors, rental customers and other operators to finish concrete screeding faster and more comfortably than […]
The ACI Foundation announces the establishment of the Roger S Johnston Memorial Scholarship. This new undergraduate scholarship is funded by Crimson Engineering Associates, Inc., Golden, CO, to honor the late Roger S. Johnston. A fellow of the American Concrete Institute, Johnston brought a wealth of field experience as well as […]
As a business leader, Jay Allen of Allen Engineering recognizes the importance of putting together well-conceived plans, projections and forecasts to position his company for sustained success over the long term. But every once in a while, a situation comes along where the best course of action calls for keeping […]
The Artisan Group, an elite network of countertop fabrication professionals, announced its members are now manufacturing intubation boxes and shields to protect ER medical professionals from COVID-19 when they intubate a patient. Members are providing these shields to hospitals at no cost. Thus far, they have provided 12 intubation shields […]
ClearSpan is helping businesses across the country reopen by offering custom social distancing building and workspace solutions. As the country loosens its pandemic restrictions, businesses now have more requirements that they have to meet in order to reopen. ClearSpan has expanded their line to include auxiliary buildings to increase workspace, […]
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Titen Turbo line of concrete and masonry screw anchors. This line geatures a patented thread design to deliver smooth driving with less torque and superior holding power. Easy, fast, and reliable to install, Titen Turbo screw […]
Tilting of the concrete panels began in May 2020 on the Matan spec warehouse project on Cushing Road in Manassas, VA. The 13.56-acre parcel, situated in the heart of Prince William County’s I-66 corridor and the County’s Data Center Overlay District, was purchased by Matan in September 2019. Upon completion, […]
The American Rental Association (ARA) has released the ARA Healthy Work Practices Guide for construction equipment rental companies — part of a new “Clean. Safe. Essential.” program designed to help ARA members continue to ensure a safe rental experience through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The ARA Healthy Work Practices […]
