Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, welcomes Tim Smith to its outside sales team. Smith will support both the Midwest territories and Colorado, focusing on distributor relationships, product training and end-user support. Smith comes to Curb Roller Manufacturing with more than 20 years of experience […]
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PCA Earns 2020 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
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 Select-Bond, Modular Tile and Stone Installation Adhesive System
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 […]
Best Practices for Virus Spread to Protect Workers and Public
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 […]
Las Vegas Convention Center Expansion Reaches New Milestone
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 […]
RC Series Vacuum Lifting Systems Gets Updates to Maximize Safety and Minimize Down Time
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 […]
3701 Lite Mortar and 3701 Lite Mortar R Launched by Laticrete
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’s SmartRock AI Assistant Roxi to Validate Maturity Calibrations
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 Introduces Atomized Water Mist Dust Suppression System
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 […]
Concrete with a Twist – Concrete Table Wows Attendees
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. […]