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Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced 254 Platinum Plus, a high-performance, lightweight thin-set adhesive mortar that builds on the strengths of the original 254 Platinum. This new formula features a lighter, creamier consistency for greater workability and an impressive 60-minute open […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is opening a third Resource Center, located in Columbia, MD, to serve Mid-Atlantic based communities in the concrete industry. The new ACI Resource Center — Mid-Atlantic will help meet the increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands–on training, educational offerings, and on–demand access to ACI […]
Western Specialty Contractors – Indianapolis, IN Branch has the honor of restoring the masonry facade of The Stutz, the historic Stutz Motorcar Company factory in Downtown Indianapolis, as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The Stutz complex was built in 1911-1912 by Harry Stutz who produced cars there until 1935 […]
The Slurry Pro JR. industrial vacuum by Ruwac is the newest slurry management solution for contractors focusing on smaller projects. The little brother to the original Slurry Pro, the goal was to design a vacuum system that simplifies slurry maintenance to allow contractors to increase their production rates and finish […]
Euclid Chemical, a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products, has announced the opening of a new cement additives lab at its Cleveland campus. This facility will be utilized for new product development and material testing to optimize the use of additives in the cement manufacturing process. The laboratory, […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has rolled out Air Barrier C3 – a versatile Class III air barrier – and a first for Laticrete. Compatible with numerous wall assemblies, including full brick and stone, adhered masonry veneer, siding panel systems, and more, […]
Master’s Touch Global has launched a world first “Permanent Concrete Anti-Stik Coating” for the concrete blending, transportation and placement industry. This rugged coating has been formulated to reduce tool and equipment maintenance costs, extend equipment life cycles and lessen the time-consuming effort of cleaning cured concrete from steel surfaces. Hammers, […]
BMC Enterprises Inc. (BMC), the largest producer of aggregates and concrete in the St. Louis region, has completed acquisitions of Raineri Building Materials, Eureka Materials and Blue Grass Ready Mix within the last three months. The new additions increase BMC’s holdings in three verticals, including aggregates, ready mix concrete and […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, has published its first ALERT!, a new bulletin to apprise members of issues and developments in the concrete construction industry. The first ALERT! Covers Portland-Limestone Cement Concrete. “ALERT! bulletins will be published as needed to provide timely notice of unusual, challenging, […]
Real estate’s impact on the environment is dire and intensifying, with buildings currently accounting for 45% of greenhouse emissions in the United States, and concrete is a contributor to that share of carbon emissions. Recently, Holcim US partnered with Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and […]
