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September 2023 marked the completion of the US$ 65 million repair and renovation of the Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e Silva Bridge) in Brasilia, Brazil. The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products was specified to restore and waterproof the bridge’s damaged concrete elements. The Honestino Guimarães Bridge (ex-Costa e […]
Stone Edge Surfaces “just-add-water” Hairline Crack Fill is designed to help fix, patch, fill and repair hairline surface cracks that appear as concrete dries, settles, is weathered, or as it ages. It’s easy to use, can be used on concrete, stone veneer, concrete overlays, and decorative concrete, and is also […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has established a telephone hotline and an email address for the sole purpose of receiving and answering questions about concrete construction as it relates to the industry’s sustainability initiative. Both are for members only. Jim Klinger, ASCC concrete construction specialist, […]
Western Specialty Contractors – Charlotte, NC Branch was a proud participant in the Tower Modernization project at Bon Secours Health System’s St. Francis Downtown hospital in Greenville, SC. The Tower Modernization project, led by general contractor Vannoy Construction, included general facade repairs, replacement of all punched windows with a new […]
Portable generators can be life-saving sources of power in times of emergency. Unfortunately, when used improperly, they can also be deadly. It’s never too early to start educating people about the safe, proper use of these tools, which is why the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association (PGMA) is releasing a portable […]
Fiber-reinforced concrete is an increasingly popular choice for flatwork and elevated construction—from precast and ready-mix concrete to shotcrete. Fibers make concrete resistant to cracking from plastic and drying shrinkage, leading to a durable product with a longer lifespan. Some fiber types even greatly reduce construction time and, in some applications, […]
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new admixture plant in Calgary, Alberta. This facility will enable the company to better serve its customers in the region by providing high-quality admixture solutions that meet their needs. Positioned in a prime […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. The group is seeking donations for their 2024 CIM Auction that will take place at World of Concrete. Organizers have scheduled the auction for Wednesday, Jan. […]
A worker who wears corrective lenses is not exempt from wearing proper eye protection. Typical corrective eyeglasses don’t provide the necessary impact and side protection of work-grade spectacles and goggles. These workers could wear over-the-glasses (OTG) protective eyewear. But, for a less-bulky, maximum-comfort solution, there is the new Brass Knuckle […]
Desert Polymer Flooring, a trusted distributor of high-performance concrete coatings, equipment and supplies, announced its Las Vegas location will open August 31 – the fourth location serving the Southwest United States. With an established footprint in Southern California, Arizona and Southern Utah, the new Nevada store will fulfill the increasing […]
