As U.S. housing starts continue to advance in 2018, U.S.A. made precast concrete foundations play an increasingly important role in the construction of many homes. For Made in the U.S.A. Day on July 2, the industry spotlight shines brightly on Superior Walls®— a U.S.A. manufacturer expected to produce more than 6,000 concrete foundation systems in 2018.
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Tips and Tricks to Remove Concrete Fasteners from Base Material
Concrete fasteners, once set, are not designed to be removed from concrete, brick or block without damaging the base material into which they have been set. If pulled on hard enough, the base material will fail, the anchor will become detached and there may be a hole in the concrete that is the shape of an upside down cone.
Rapid Strength Concrete Market To Reach $450 Billion By 2024
Strong demand for rapidly setting concrete in the construction industry which helps in reducing the overall construction time and cost is likely to augment rapid strength concrete market size by 2024. The product possesses excellent properties which helps in developing high resistance in few hours of being applied.
Innovations keep on coming from Gordon Brush
In August, 2017, Gordon Brush® launched its re-engineered website (www.gordonbrush.com). This amazing website features a powerful navigation tool, an updated eCommerce platform for an easy, secure, fast, safe, and reliable check-out, and a ‘Multi-Dynamic Faceted Navigation’ search.
Jon-Don Inc. Now Carrying the ProKure1 Disinfection and Deodorization System for Restoration Contractors
Jon-Don, a leading national distributor of supplies, equipment, and training to professional contractors and in-house service providers in the disaster restoration, carpet and flooring maintenance, janitorial, and concrete surface prep and polishing segments, has added the ProKure®1 System to its extensive line of deodorization and disinfection products for professional remediators.
Chromaflo Technologies Hires New Customer Service Representative
Chromaflo Technologies, the leading independent global supplier of colorant systems, chemical and pigment dispersions, is pleased to announce Clarissa Lowe as the newest addition to its team as customer service representative.
Specialty Flooring Group of ICP Construction Welcomes New Team Members
A number of team members have recently joined ICP Construction’s Specialty Flooring Group. From sales to operations, they bring a wide variety of expertise and industry knowledge. Join us in welcoming these new faces!
Chatham House Patent-Landscape Report Examines Innovations in Low-Carbon Cement and Concrete
Report details policies, industry support and investment needed to speed solutions to market; Solidia Technologies’ extensive IP Portfolio positions start-up favorably as next-generation leader
IGGA Announces Government Official of the Year Award Winner
On April 11, 2018, The International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) – a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as the leader in developing optimized pavement surfaces and the technical resource in support of diamond grinding and grooving as well as concrete pavement preservation – in conjunction with the Cement Council of Texas – the non-profit trade association of portland cement manufacturers and shippers in Texas – announced the winner of their Government Official of the Year Award.
Power Tool Institute Launches New Training Module
The Power Tool Institute (PTI), the leading organization for power tool safety resources, information, and education, is pleased to announce the launch of its new online training module, “Power Tool Safety – It’s in Your Hands,” designed to help users better understand the safe way to use power tools.