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The American Society of Concrete Contractors, St. Louis, MO, has published its forty-fourth Position Statement, “Measuring Air Content in Non-Air-Entrained Concrete.” ASCC Position Statements clarify the concrete contractors’ point of view for architects, engineers, owners and others.
John Buser of Dust Collection Products was declared lost at sea in the San Diego area on April 20. He set sail on his sailboat April 17 and never returned. After his unmanned boat was found off the coast of Point Loma, an extensive search involving multiple agencies was launched. After three days, it was called off.
There are a lot of questions that don’t always have easy answers. Fortunately, plenty of people have headed out in different directions within the concrete industry and found the journey has taken them to a pretty good place.
Everlasting Concrete Logs, a family-owned and -operated business in Texas that developed a concrete logcladding system for interiors and exteriors, is now offering franchise opportunities nationwide.
Sundek, an industry leader in decorative concrete coatings since 1970, expands line to include decorative waterproofing solutions. Waterproofing membranes are now available with Sundek’s extensive line of decorative coatings suitable for all commercial and residential applications.
Building owners and managers often struggle with determining when and how often to perform exterior property inspections. An essential part of sustaining an attractive property and minimizing risk, inspections conducted at the right frequency and schedule are an important element for a property’s overall success.
Graycor, Inc., a leading provider of construction, maintenance and facilities services, announced that Weston Tanner has joined the company as Director, Construction Technology and Innovation.
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced its newly updated Proper Driving Techniques video. In the video, the ACPA addresses the No. 1 safety hazard for concrete pumpers. The video is available in both English and Spanish language versions and addresses safety practices proven to help pumpers avoid driving accidents — the most common types of accidents involving concrete pumps.
The ACI Foundation’s Strategic Development Council (SDC) will host its Technology Forum 46, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, August 27-29, 2019. The forum will include several technology showcases that highlight new and innovative equipment, materials, and applications that have the potential to advance the industry.
The Portland Cement Association announced the re-establishment of a Geotechnical Group supporting cement-based solutions for water resources to coincide with National Dam Safety Awareness Day, providing a boost to the technical support available for dam safety nationwide.
