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The Portland Cement Association, representing America’s cement manufacturers, is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for its outstanding collaboration with the Energy Star program and promotion of Energy Star tools. “PCA and its members have greatly benefited from participation in […]
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. Recently the company introduced Laticrete Select-Bond. This is an industry-first, versatile tile and stone adhesive system that includes optional kits for specialized enhancements. Useful for both thin bed and large heavy tile applications, the polymer modified […]
The construction industry is taking essential safety measures to protect both workers and the public from the spread of the coronavirus. Operating under the designation as an essential business as modified today by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, crews are pressing forward with infrastructure renewal and also environmental protection projects in the […]
Construction workers on behalf of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) commenced the extensive process of pouring 600,000 square feet of concrete flooring in the main exhibit hall in the new West Hall expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The process will take between four and […]
As part of its commitment to continuous innovation, Vacuworx has engineered significant updates to its flagship line of RC Series Vacuum Lifting Systems. All changes are designed to maximize safety while minimizing downtime on the job. In addition, the lifters are “smarter” than ever before by incorporating a CAN bus […]
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. The company recently launched 3701 Lite Mortar and 3701 Lite Mortar R. Laticrete crafted the formula from carefully selected polymers, Portland cement and lightweight aggregates, and does not require the use of a latex admixture, only […]
Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. Recently, the company announced that their artificial intelligence program, Roxi, has the ability to detect possible errors in concrete maturity calibrations and mix proportions. Roxi was the first AI program for concrete testing. Montreal Institute of Learning Algorithms, Mila, Quebec’s World-Renowned […]
Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, unveiled the Brokk Atomized Water Mist Dust Suppression System during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020. To combat harmful silica dust and other airborne particles created by the demolition process, Brokk’s new dust suppression system produces atomized fog that effectively binds dust particles in the […]
If it’s been said once, it’s been said a million times: There’s no limit on the possibilities with concrete. Take, for instance, what can be done with a simple 4-by-4-foot, 1-inch-thick urethane mold. Combined with concrete and four legs, you could use it to make a plain Jane square table. […]
Imagine the perfect concrete sealing day — 70 degrees, sunny and no rain for the next 10 days. You just finished sealing a beautiful concrete pool deck. The homeowner loves it, and it looks so good that the next-door neighbor has asked for a quote. The homeowner pays you on […]
