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The Quikrete Companies and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently entered a cooperative research and development agreement. Together, they will design next-generation concrete for use in the production of large-scale structures through a 3D printing process. Using an additive manufacturing system developed by ORNL, […]
The Portland Cement Association congratulates the 13 cement plants recognized as the 2019 Energy Star Certified Cement Manufacturing Plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star certification gives this recognition for their superior energy performance in 2019. “America’s cement manufacturer’s commitment to research and technology has led to overall energy […]
Diamonds are forever, or so they say. But not so much with building interiors where diamonds and other luxury items are displayed and sold. Hence, the need for sophisticated concrete floors using microtoppings. Take the case of the legendary Tiffany & Co. and its longtime flagship store on Fifth Avenue […]
The 45th edition of the World of Concrete bustled with nearly 54,000 registrants packing the halls and spilling over into the outside exhibit areas at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 4-7. The annual expo succeeded in being a very strong event for the concrete and masonry industries, featuring 1,310 […]
The jury’s in for the most recent rendition of Decorative Concrete LIVE! presented Feb. 4-7 during World of Concrete 2020 in Las Vegas. “We put on one hell of a show this year,” says Emil Gera of Gera Concrete out of Pennsylvania. Gera served as the “official” unofficial general manager […]
A building’s envelope is described as any component of a building that touches the outside air and repels the elements. This includes things such as the roof, walls, doors and windows. There are also some not-so-obvious parts of a building’s envelope that often get overlooked. These include things such as […]
Specialty wall finishes are taking the decorative concrete industry by storm. The evidence was clear by what World of Concrete attendees witnessed at the 2020 Decorative Concrete LIVE! Thus, the invention of the SureCrete Training Series by SureCrete Design Products. In response to this heightened interest, SureCrete has launched a […]
At the World of Concrete, Concrete Decor kicked off the New Year by hosting the fourth annual Decorative Concrete LIVE! It was our most successful not just because of what we accomplished, but what happened in the space — community! Artisans and company reps were all working together! It reminded me of […]
Ardex Americas is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Mack, Director of Marketing, to the position of U.S. General Manager, Sales and Marketing. Jesse David, President, Ardex Americas explains, “For over 16 years, Ben has demonstrated a focused energy and vision on driving value for our customers as well […]
The $104.5 million renovation and expansion of historic Pioneer Hall at the University of Minnesota received its second design award of the year on March 6, 2020. This time, the award came from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). The project also received a Grand Award in January from the American […]
