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PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Concrete Industry Productivity has been launched by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). As a catalyst for solving the barriers of constructability to advance concrete construction productivity, PRO will collaborate with designers, materials suppliers, and contractors to identify and resolve issues that negatively […]
Metabo HPT announced the launch of three new next generation 12-Amp Grinders to its lineup with a 4-1/2” AC Brushless Variable Speed Grinder (G12VE2 – MSRP $169), a 5” AC Brushless Variable Speed Grinder (G13VE2 – MSRP $179) and a 4-1/2” AC Brushless Single Speed, non-locking Paddle Switch Disc Grinder […]
With long-lasting comfort comes increased compliance. That’s the thought behind the SmartFlex 400 Series hand protection from Brass Knuckle. Three gloves, each designed with a 13-gauge nylon shell offering abrasion resistance, uncoated back and wrist to encourage all-day wear, and ultra-thin polyurethane coating on the palm and finger area 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 pleased to announce all auction items available for next week’s auction at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. “We are very appreciative of the continued support from […]
The ACI Foundation has created a new Fellowship in honor of Kenneth C. Hover. His past and present teaching, communication, research, and consulting activities have positively influenced several thousands of individuals in the concrete industry community and enhanced our knowledge about concrete. The ACI Foundation recently received $50,000 in seed […]
These days, it seems like there are apps for everything. Some often serve a purpose in some far-fetched way. And then others actually address a real need. The app — GigMi, which came on the market in early November 2022 — falls among the latter. A concrete contractor — who […]
To easily drill a hole in a concrete brick, block, and masonry, you will need a hammer drill with high-quality carbide dipped drill bits. Confast now has tungsten carbide tip bits set for you to drill into concrete available for sale on our website. The tungsten carbide tips will help […]
DICA will showcase products for concrete contractors at booth C4864. The family-owned and operated company will feature its SafetyTech Outrigger Pads, FiberMax Crane Pads, ProStack Cribbing, SlatTrax, and other Ground and Access Mats at the show. DICA designed FiberMax Crane Pads to withstand extremely high pressures from construction equipment like […]
Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch recently contracted with S and S Development to restore a damaged pedestrian bridge connecting the four-story Ridgedale Office Center to its parking structure. Years of severe winter weather had deteriorated the concrete bridge, and ultimately the collision of a horse trailer into the structure […]
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 pleased to announce the donation of a Somero Enterprises, Inc. S-485 Laser Screed for the annual auction at World of Concrete. The annual […]
