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After 10 years in the trades, I decided to take my business education and trade skills in a new direction. I started a trade magazine called PaintPRO. For nearly eight years, that magazine catered to the needs of a nationwide community of painting and decorating contractors. And while big box […]
On the heels of releasing its “Old Construction Road” song and music video that encourages younger generations to consider careers in construction, minority-owned The UP Companies (UPCO) has planned a Career Expo this week to recruit the next generation of workers and guide them on the “road” to success. The […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) St. Louis, MO, has launched a program of safety consulting services for its contractor members. Available services include Written Program / Policy Review, Site Safety and Risk Assessment, a Mock OSHA Inspection and an Assessment of Silica Dust Generating Conditions. Services are provided […]
Bon Tool Co. has completed a partnership agreement to manufacture and market Jag Clamp from Bon. The agreement identifies Bon as the exclusive distributor of this revolutionary line holding clam. This clamp is quick to use for vertical and horizontal line holding applications. Two clamp sizes are available. The standard […]
Build with Strength both sponsored and participated in the 2020 Green Schools Conference & Expo in Portland. The conference happens on an annual basis. It serves as a space for teachers, parents, building professionals, and environmentally focused individuals to both gather and work towards green schools across the country. Keynote […]
ASA Electronics is debuting their all-new Voyager Auto-calibrating 360-degree Camera System at the 20th Anniversary Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The advanced auto-calibrating software combines the images from four cameras to create a seamless panoramic view around the entire vehicle. The revolutionary system was designed to simplify the installation process, […]
Concrete Fasteners, Inc. introduces an all-inclusive line of Confast 410 stainless steel hex head concrete screws. Confast manufactures this versatile anchor from 410 stainless steel with a Silver Climaseal Coating. The Confast 410 stainless steel hex head concrete screw measures ¼” x 1-1/4”. It comes with a hex head designed […]
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 […]
