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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has updated the names and requirements for its Flatwork Finishing Certification program. The ACI has renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Technician to ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate. They also renamed ACI Concrete Flatwork Tradesman, ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher; and ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician as ACI Advanced […]
Chris Klemaske joins Sundek in Arlington, Texas, as Director of Commercial Development. In this position, she will continue her role as an industry leader working with designers, architects and commercial developers on projects nationwide. Chris began her construction career 32 years ago as an office administrator for Klemaske Brothers Concrete, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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, 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.
Alpha Professional Tools is excited to introduce the newest addition to their Ecoguard Dust Collection line up. The Ecoguard W6 is designed for collecting dust/debris when using a high-speed angle grinder with a vacuum. The Alpha Ecoguard W6 fits on most 4-1/2”, 5” and 6” angle grinders. This unique guard […]
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 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 […]
