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.
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2019 Concrete Decor Show Focuses on New Products and Demos
Bringing new products to the people is part of what the Concrete Decor Show is all about. The four-day event slated for Oct. 28-31, 2019 at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas will also emphasize demonstrating those new products using state-of-the-art techniques during exhibition days as well as at the show’s workshops and seminars.
Vendors Bring New Concrete Products to Contractors
The more things change the more they stay the same. This is an adage I’ve heard my entire life without ever really giving it any serious thought. What does it even mean? Well, in the context of this article let’s take a closer look.
Publisher’s Letter – May/June 2019
When the Concrete Decor Show launched in 2010, we aimed to deliver the best education by the best trainers in the industry. We partnered with a nonprofit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, so we could use all the expertise, products, tools and equipment that exhibiting companies provided to ensure the best […]
Sundek Releases SunLastic Water Proofing System
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.
Western Specialty Contractors Offers Advice on Conducting Exterior Property Inspections
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 Adds Weston Tanner as Director, Construction Technology and Innovation
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.
American Concrete Pumping Association Releases New Safe Driving Video
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.
Concrete Industry Forum Showcases New Technologies
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.
PCA Commemorates National Dam Safety Awareness Day
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.