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As the construction industry ramps up, installers are getting back on job sites, but are faced with challenges that include tight turnaround times and new safety protocols. There is a growing need for installation solutions that are not only reliable and easy- to-use, but also deliver unprecedented speed. Thus launching […]
When Robert D. Bauer first laid eyes on Eastlake Studio’s rendering for the new headquarters for Waystar, a healthcare-related technology company in Chicago, it intrigued the president of CCI Flooring. The project involved remodeling an office building in downtown Chicago. Their goal focused on creating a wide-open space with distressed […]
ForneyVault, an integrated construction materials testing platform, recently added Quadrel, LLC, to its growing list of software integration partners. The interface allows Quadrel’s customers to have easy access to ForneyVault along with its own technologies for concrete and aggregate management. Martin Marietta, Inc., in Denver, CO, is the first Quadrel customer […]
Alpha Professional Tools is excited to introduce the newest additions to its Ecoguard Dust Collection line up. The Ecoguard G7 and Ecoguard W9 are designed for larger grinders such as 7” and 9”. First, the Alpha Ecoguard G7 fits on most 7” and 9” angle grinders and is built for […]
CPS is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Day as the Sales and Technical Support representative for the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Chris joins CPS as it enters its 16th years as a leader in both propane and electric equipment for concrete grinding and polishing. Chris Day has over […]
Contractors are using data analytics to rapidly respond to economic uncertainty in construction, said panelists in a May 20, 2020, webinar. Early in the Covid-19 crisis, contractors were already using cloud-based analytics platforms to game-plan scenarios related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program, said Bruce Orr, Founder of Atlanta-based ProNovos. […]
When Cody Carpenter invited Warren Ness as the vertical concrete carving instructor for Carpenter’s Plan B Studio training program last fall in Tacoma, Washington, Ness detailed plans to make a coffee table. It would resemble a large boulder with pops of color, dendritic plant embellishments and a flat top. The […]
“Never waste a good crisis.” This a quotation that’s been attributed to everyone from Winston Churchill to Barack Obama’s first chief of staff. Regardless of who said it first, whether you’re currently viewed by your state or local government as “essential” or you’re chomping at the bit to get back […]
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 […]
