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Pavestone, a leading manufacturer of pavers, retaining walls and other segmental concrete products for consumer retail market, recently introduced the Clayton concrete pavers. These dynamic pavers combine the beauty of classic clay bricks with the durability of rugged concrete pavers to improve both the appearance and function of any outdoor […]
Western Specialty Contractors receives award for 2019 Outstanding Building Enclosure Project award. The award was for the waterproofing work on the new East End Parking Facility at Washington University in St. Louis. Representatives from the St. Louis Roofing Branch accepted the award on Dec. 5, 2019 from the Building Enclosure […]
Brokk is a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines. The company now offers a compact G32 grapple for soft demolition, separation and also sorting. The G32 is specially designed for the Brokk 70, the company’s most compact machine, increasing both versatility and efficiency for interior and top-down demolition applications. “Helping […]
Spyder Products is a leader in high-performance power tool accessories. Recently, the company expanded its range of circular saw blades with the release of four new options. Spyder’s line of circular saws now spans from 6 1/2-inch to 12-inch sizes for use in miter, table and portable circular saws. Each […]
Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. The company announced that their SmartRock Plus solution for ready-mix concrete producers is now available internationally. As a value-added solution offered by high-quality ready-mix producers, SmartRock Plus enables contractors to see concrete temperature and strength data in real-time using Giatec’s SmartRock […]
The Euclid Chemical Company (Euclid Chemical) is a leading manufacturer of products for the concrete and masonry construction industry. The company announced it received a new patent for its low-dust epoxy grout aggregate, DL Technology. The company uses this product its line of E3 epoxy grouts. Euclid Chemical researchers developed […]
In direct response to expressed industry need for building code requirements that address the unique aspects of precast concrete design, the American Concrete Institute and Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute are pleased to announce a new, expanded partnership to increase efficiency for design of structural precast concrete structures.
Eduardo Martinez is the most recent recipient of the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Certified Installation Manager Program Scholarship. Eduardo is a project manager with Martinez Carpet Installations. The scholarship is provided in partnership with FCICA and ARDEX Americas
The American Concrete Institute has partnered with the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT) to develop the first British Standards/European Norms-based ACI certification program, ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field Testing Technician.
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, recently announced the winners of its first 40 Under 40 Award. Western Specialty Contractors is proud to announce that Minneapolis Assistant Branch Manager David Grandbois, 31, was among the announced winners.
