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Getting a college degree was a difficult process for me. While academics weren’t my strongest suit, I knew there were answers to making a good living hiding in those textbooks. There were also some answers behind what the professor was preaching to me from a podium in the classroom. Mom […]
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, announced its acquisition of industry-leading dry mix manufacturer US MIX. The acquisition fills a key gap in APG’s dry mix manufacturing footprint and further expands its worldwide network of facilities to the thriving Denver, CO market. In addition, the acquisition provides APG with valuable materials […]
At the end of January 2020, Industrial Caulk and Seal received international recognition at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nev. for two separate exemplary polished concrete projects. ICS received First Place in Hanley Wood’s Concrete Surfaces Magazine’s 2019 Polished Concrete Awards in the Institutional category for the polished […]
New from W.R. Meadows comes Meadow-Patch Smooth-Grade. This product is a one- component, polymer-modified, concrete surface finisher. W.R. Meadows designed it to achieve an ultra-smooth finish on precast, cast-in-place, tilt-up, and other unfinished concrete surfaces. This cement-based, sand-free material offers superior adhesion and durability.It contains no added gypsum and will […]
The second phase of construction at the enormous Dania Pointe development was completed in February 2020. Penetron Admix SB was specified over a competitor product to ensure a waterproof concrete matrix for all below-grade structures. Built on the site of the former Dania Beach wooden roller-coaster ride, the Dania Pointe […]
The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is the only OSHA authorized OTI Education Center headquartered in Northern California. The institute is commemorating 2020 Women in Construction Week (WIC) on March 1-7, 2020. They are doing this to help raise awareness of both the growing […]
The ASCC Officers Elected for the 2020-2021 year were recently announced by the association. The ASCC re-elected Chris Forster, Largo Concrete, Tustin, CA, as president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO for 2020-2021. Additionally, they elected Bill Bramschreiber, Charles Pankow Builders, as first vice president. […]
Coatings for Industry, Inc., (CFI) has introduced WearCOAT 3015. WearCoat 3015 is a new water-based, aliphatic urethane topcoat for commercial and light industrial floors. Offering quick return-to-service, this versatile new coating features high UV stability for color retention without yellowing. This means you can use it in both indoor and […]
Western Specialty Contractors has been selected by How2Media to be featured on its popular television series “World’s Greatest!…” This is a 30-minute show that dedicates itself to highlighting the world’s greatest companies, products, places and people. “Started over 100 years ago, Western Specialty Contractors is still very much a family […]
Curb Roller Manufacturing is a world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds. The company now offers the Curb Roller CM4000. This is a single-operator machine for shaping concrete for both curb and gutter work. The CM4000 reduces the labor of shaping curb and gutter pours. This allows crews to complete […]
