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American Rental Association Survey: Contractors Expect to Increase Rental Activity

Among professional construction contractors who rented equipment in the past year, a majority expects to increase reliance on rental in the year ahead, according to a comprehensive survey of contractors released by the American Rental Association (ARA). RSG, an independent research firm for ARA conducted the Rental Customer Needs Study. […]

Bruce Williamson of Vacuworx

Bruce Williamson Named Vacuworx Regional Sales Manager

Vacuworx recently announced that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast. He will serve the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. Williamson is a creative problem solver who prioritizes communication and follow-through as keys to building successful customer relationships. Williamson will […]

ASCC Safety Checklist

Safety Checklist for Pre-Construction Released by the ASCC

The Safety & Risk Management Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors has published a Pre-Construction Checklist for Safety Policies & Procedures. The purpose of the document is to stimulate discussion of job-specific safety protocol and procedures, with all pertinent parties prior to project start-up.

Prosoco Launches Liquid Integral Colors for Concrete Overlays

Repair contractors, architects and building owners now have a safer, more consistent option to integrally add color to concrete flooring overlays. Prosoco’s new Integral Color for Overlays is a pre-measured, concentrated liquid. Prosoco designed it to integrally color cement mixtures for overlays and polishable overlays. Available in nine colors, Integral […]

Laticrete Launches New Polishable, Cementitious Self Leveling Concrete Overlay, NXT Level SP

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced NXT Level SP, a coarse-sanded, polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay with a Salt and Pepper appearance that is designed to function as a high-strength wear surface or underlayment.

Pourthane by W.R. Meadows

W. R. Meadows Expands Color Selection for Pourthane Joint Sealants

W. R. Meadows not only offers non-sag and self-leveling versions of their dependable Pourthane joint sealant line, but both products are now available in a variety of colors to add an aesthetically-pleasing element to this necessary concrete construction component. No longer compromise quality for appearance; with Pourthane NS and Pourthane SL, you can feel confident in the longevity of the product and be proud of the finished look.

Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Light-Duty Screw Anchor for Corrosive Environments

Simpson Strong-Tie is the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions. Recently, the company introduced the first 1/4″-diameter stainless-steel screw anchor. They designed this for lighter-duty applications in severely corrosive environments. Its code listed for use in cracked concrete. This new anchor is part of the broad line of […]

Brokk 70 Offers More Power for Confined Spaces

Brokk, a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, unveiled the Brokk during bauma 2019. Armed with SmartPower — the company’s signature intelligent power management system — the smallest electric robot in the Brokk range offers 100% more power than its predecessor, the Brokk 60 II, yet retains the same compact […]

Steve Duncan

Steve Duncan to Chief Operating Officer of C&W Environmental Solutions

C&W Environmental Solutions, a leader in dust collection and air pollution control, recently announced the promotion of Steve Duncan to chief operating officer. In this new role, Duncan will continue to manage the company’s operations. He will also assume a greater role in the management of the business through administrative […]