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When I first got into the concrete business, a very revered contractor shared some sage advice. He said, “David, there are only three things you can guarantee a customer when you’re working with concrete. No. 1: Concrete will always get hard. No. 2: No matter what you do, concrete will […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) introduced its 2018-2019 president, vice president, and four board members during The Concrete Convention and Exposition in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, last month.
Diamonds may be forever in jewelry and James Bond movies, but when it comes to the workaday world, not so much. If they were, a good diamond saw blade could be passed on from father to son.
A handcrafted 5,900-square-foot meandering river scene incorporated into the building’s polished concrete floor before the building was constructed. Womack also manufactured and installed three different versions of concrete countertops, and finished the exterior concrete with custom pattern mats and a unique stain.
While water should never be added during concrete’s finishing process, products such as evaporation retardants and finishing aids can effectively help promote workability.
How can homeowners move from a small, one-bedroom apartment to a two-story 1,940-square-foot home and save 30 percent on their monthly electric and gas bills? Ed and Meg Faichtyger did just that by using precast concrete panels for the foundation and exterior walls of their new home in Franklin Township, New Jersey.
Aalborg Cement Company Inc. through its parent company Cementir Holding S.p.A. has acquired controlling shares of Lehigh White Cement Company and appointed veteran cement executive Daniel Harrington to lead the organization.
Construction has often been considered one of the last industries to embrace technology. That is starting to change, however, as construction companies look for new ways to change the mindset of those working at the job site.
The Bosch GAS18V-02N 18V Cordless Hand-held Vacuum Cleaner provides a lightweight, convenient cleanup solution on any job site. With two-stage rotational airflow technology, this easy-to-maneuver vacuum keeps the filter clog-free longer for sustained suction. The filter is washable.
ASV Holdings Inc., a provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, today announced the appointment of Thomas Foster to the position of vice president of operations and supply chain.
