With younger generations no longer signing up for careers in construction, the effects are being felt across the workforce. It is key to begin implementing changes now and the NCCER 2019 Construction Career Pathways Conference will establish how industry working with education is a crucial way to tackle skilled worker shortage.
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Three More Prosoco Coatings are Qualified for LEED V4
Three Prosoco products – Interior Masonry Dustproofer, Siloxane WB Concentrate, and BMC II, now contribute to LEED v4 low-emitting materials credits after independent testing by Berkeley Analytical. This development is Prosoco’s response to demand within the LEED commercial and interior design community, according to Dwayne Fuhlhage, Sustainability Director for Prosoco. […]
2019 GreenStep International Award Given to Mapei
Mapei received the 2019 GreenStep International award at the GreenStep Environmental Awards banquet, which was held by Floor Covering Weekly magazine at the Dalton Golf & Country Club in Dalton, GA, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. The International award is presented to companies with an international presence, and a clear focus on sustainability and transparency.
Advanced Crystalline Waterproofing Systems by Gemite
Gemite Products Inc. has developed a new Advanced Crystalline Waterproofing System with less expensive, easy to use material that delivers an extended life-cycle performance in comparison to the old-style crystalline waterproofing. Admixture Adi-Con CW Plus is a crystalline waterproofing admixture, containing proprietary reactive chemicals that integrally waterproof concrete and mortar. These active […]
‘Break Up 2 Trade Up’ Contest by Bosch
Bosch Power Tools is kicking off its biggest contest to date today with “Break Up 2 Trade Up”, an interactive initiative that invites contestants throughout the U.S. to share why they are willing to cut ties with their current battery platforms. A total of 1,000 winners will be selected to receive a lucrative prize package that includes a Bosch CORE18V battery kit and their choice of seven leading tools.
New Zero-Emission Power Generation System
At DPE 2019 in Rimini, Italy, FPT Industrial, Energy Rental, Sices and Riello UPS gave the global preview of an innovative zero-emission power generation system for a 300 kVA Diesel-powered mobile generator. The system combines and integrates two high-efficiency UPS modules with two high-performance battery systems. They may be powered […]
ASCC Releases 2020 Schedule of Events
The American Society of Concrete Contractors, (ASCC), St. Louis, MO., has scheduled the following events for 2020. Any events listed in a calendar can include the web address www.ascconline.org and the ASCC office number 866-788-2722.
Sundek Acquires Bullion Coatings in Houston, Texas
Sundek announces today that it acquired Bullion Coatings in Houston, Texas. Bullion Coatings is one of Sundek’s largest installation contractors in the country. Sundek is looking forward to further build the installation support base and expand their contractor network in the US. In addition, Bullion’s commercial relationships, align with Sundek’s overarching objective to continue growing its commercial opportunities.
Sleeve-type Concrete Anchors Get The Job Done
The sleeve-type concrete anchors are specified for anchoring into concrete, hollow concrete block, grout-filled concrete block and brick base materials. The versatility of this anchor is unmatched by any other expansion anchor in today’s fastener marketplace. Manufactured in both zinc plated and stainless steel, the sleeve anchor can get the […]
Hultafors Group Launches in the U.S.
This year’s STAFDA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee will see the introduction of Hultafors Tools to the North American market. Their range includes over 120 different hand tools. Since the acquisition of Johnson Level & Tool by Hultafors Group AB in April of 2018, the aim has been to bring the […]