The Connecticut Ready Mixed Concrete Association was awarded the 2018 State Affiliate of the Year award by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association at the annual luncheon for state affiliate organizations March 6th, 2019. The award ceremony was part of the annual NRMCA convention held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa Florida.
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Bosch’s 1,200-Lumen Connected LED Area Light Brings Bluetooth to the Jobsite
Controlling an area light shining over the entire jobsite can be tricky when it’s strapped to the rafters. That’s why Bosch is introducing the future of connected lighting. The Bosch GLI18V-1200C 18V Connected LED Area Light with Bluetooth offers users full control over the smart light using a mobile device. Pros can now turn the light on and off remotely, dim the light to the desired brightness, put it on a timer and even check the battery – all from the free Bosch Toolbox App.
Construction Employment Increases in 44 States from January 2018 to January 2019
Forty-four states added construction jobs between January 2018 and January 2019, while 33 states added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials cautioned that the employment gains may not last without an increase in the number of people trained for construction careers.
Iowa City Wood-Framed Construction Project Engulfed in Fire-Ball Explosion
A fire erupted at the Hodge-Hieronymus Square Development in Iowa City, causing an estimated $1 million in damage. The result of the fire marshal’s investigation on Wednesday revealed that the fire was caused by a liquid propane-fueled radiant heater that came in contact with combustible sub-floor adhesives. Though the project was originally slated for completion by the end of this year, the fire could result in significant delays.
AEM Elects Directors to AG and CE Sector Boards
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Johannes Schulze Vohren, Regional President North America for Wacker Neuson, to the AEM CE Sector Board and Jeremy Yoder, Executive VP and COO of DISTek Integration Inc., to the AEM AG Sector Board to fill unexpired terms.
2018 ASA Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards
The American Shotcrete Association is proud to announce the recipients of its 2018 Outstanding Shotcrete Project Awards. The recipients were honored at the 14th Annual ASA Awards Banquet held in conjunction with the Shotcrete Convention & Technology Conference, Feb. 26, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, Fla. These awards confirm and demonstrate the exceptional advantages of shotcrete placement of concrete.
Milwaukee Upgrades Its Entire M18 System with New High Output Batteries and M18 & M12 Super Charger
Milwaukee Tool, the leader in cordless power tool technology, announces the next breakthrough for its M18™ Cordless System by extending its range of M18™ RedLithium™ High Output™ Batteries and introducing the first M18™ & M12™ Super Charger.
Prosoco Hires Ed Fox for Concrete Flooring Sales
Ed Fox, an industry veteran with more than 34 years of experience in the construction industry, has joined Prosoco as a concrete flooring specialist. Out of his home base of Charlotte, N.C., Fox will provide technical service and job-site support to customers in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, […]
Growth Prompts New Leadership Appointments for Jacobsen Construction Company
To facilitate recent growth, Jacobsen Construction Company is pleased to announce three new appointments in executive company leadership.
Build with Strength Releases Wind Test Video Following Tornado Crisis
In the wake of this week’s destructive spate of tornados across the American Southeast, Build with Strength, a coalition of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) consisting of civic organizations, fire service professionals, architects, engineers and industry experts committed to enacting safer and more sustainable building standards, has released a video promoting the safety advantages of building with concrete.