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The American Concrete Institute is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers. Additionally, attendees will receive a free copy of […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), Mt. Vernon, IA, announce the ASCC/TCA Safety Summit 2020. This is a new event, designed to bring those responsible for safety in their companies together for a day of information exchange. “Our hope is […]
The days of manually adjusting cutter depth are over. Smith’s new electronic depth control system both raises and lowers your cutter with the push of a button. Features of the new depth control system Eliminate Measuring and Guesswork Adjust cut depth in 0.01 inch increments Easily align with ever-changing terrain […]
Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, hires John-Paul Duquette as regional sales manager for central Canada. Duquette manages sales for Brokk robotic demolition machines and provides support for new and existing customers throughout Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Cemex USA is a building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities while leveraging its well-connected network across the country. They recently announced they are expecting to deliver an estimated 155,000 cubic yards of ready-mix concrete to supply the construction of The Estates […]
Corrosion results in billions of dollars of lost income across the United States. Determining if a fastener will be attacked by corrosion can be a primary factor in achieving cost efficiency for long-term maintenance. Stainless steel fasteners have proven to be a great option for corrosive environments. Fasteners will corrode […]
The joint Paving Committee of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo. and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Silver Spring, Md. has assembled a Paving Tool Kit, a library of resources for concrete paving contractors and designers. The Tool Kit is available at www.ascconline.org/technical/paving-tool-kit. Resources include […]
Aggretex SC, LLC (Aggretex), a leading manufacturing in the decorative concrete space, announced new strategic partnerships with two of the nation’s premier flooring and construction products distributors. “Aggretex is thrilled to unveil our new partnerships with both The Adleta Corporation and Wanke Cascade,” said Curt Thompson, the Founder and President […]
The Concrete Polishing Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, has developed seven Job Hazard Analysis sheets for tasks primarily related to the process of polishing concrete. JHAs are used on the jobsite, prior to starting work each day, to remind craftsmen of the risks inherent in the work for that day, and the precautions that must be taken to avoid accidents.
The American Concrete Institute announces that ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete is now available in print and digital formats.
