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Informa Markets’ World of Concrete, the world’s largest tradeshow fostering the growing concrete and masonry construction industries, concluded its 49th annual event held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With 48,009 registered professionals, heavy foot traffic on the show floor and over 120 countries in attendance, the World of […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is thrilled to announce they raised more than $2.1 million in gross revenue at its annual auction, […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, showcased its StoneTech line of surface care and maintenance solutions at this year’s SURFACES tradeshow (Booth 5015). StoneTech products provide premium care for natural stone and tile that protect surfaces from everyday wear and tear and help […]
Chris Klemaske, Sundek National Accounts, Grand Prairie, TX, has been elected president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO for 2023-2024. Elected vice presidents were Paul Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors; Anthony DeCarlo, Jr., TWC Concrete, LLC; Cory Lee, Martin Concrete; and Maizer Ouijdani, Conco. Aaron Gregory, […]
Michael G. Hernandez, P.E., DBIA, has joined the Technical Division of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, as technical director. This position oversees all technical activities of the organization, including serving as the technical voice for ASCC in verbal and written communication, providing technical support for […]
Trade shows are designed to introduce people to new products, new ideas and new opportunities. And World of Concrete is no exception. One of 2023’s newcomers was an idea-come-opportunity: the Women’s Association of Concrete Professionals (WACP). Although officially founded in late April 2022, discussions between founders Sarah Bryan and Lee […]
The ACPA recently updated and re-released an important safety awareness video for the concrete pumping industry: The Ray Ainsworth Story (Electrocution). Operating the boom of a concrete pump requires focus and staying alert at all times—especially when working in and around high-voltage areas. Electrocution is one of the Occupational Safety […]
Coval Technologies introduces Coval Polished Concrete Sealer (PCS), a product that won’t change the natural beauty of polished concrete while protecting the surface from stains, acids, and oils. Highly polished concrete is in demand in retail and grocery stores, restaurants, event venues and homes, but concrete is porous. Traditional guards […]
This week at World of Concrete, the concrete industry’s largest annual gathering, the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) launched a major safety campaign to bring heightened awareness of ASME B30.27, the Safety Standard for Material Placement Systems. The campaign highlights the responsibilities of each trade working with or around a […]
Floorcloud and Rapid RH L6 by Wagner Meters have recently joined forces to bring you TRUE Remote Monitoring. With this new True Remote Monitoring System, contractors will now be able to remotely monitor: Concrete temperature Concrete relative humidity (RH) % Ambient temperature Ambient humidity Dew point That means you can […]
