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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has hired Dean A. Frank to develop programs to assist in supporting the use of nonmetallic reinforcement and reducing carbon emissions in the concrete construction industry. Frank will initially be working primarily with NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, assisting in […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute is proud to announce the results of their biennial CRSI HONORS design and construction awards program. Ten projects were selected to receive recognition from the numerous entries submitted. Project entries were evaluated on the basis of Satisfaction of owner objectives, Development of innovative solutions, Maximizing […]
Makinex USA announced that it is moving its U.S. headquarters from its current location in Torrance, California, to a new facility in Dallas-Fort Worth Region. In the wake of substantial growth over the past few years, Makinex USA will relocate to Mansfield in the northeastern part of Texas, USA. The […]
Completed in August 2022, the new Robbinsdale Water Treatment Plant in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, provides the community with an increased water treatment capacity – and softer water. PENETRON ADMIX SB, a crystalline concrete waterproofing admixture, was specified to increase the durability of all the plant’s concrete structures. An inner ring suburb […]
Hard surfaces such as natural stone, porcelain and vinyl can add a beautiful look to floors around bathrooms, stairs, decks and pool areas; however, these surfaces can be slippery. With new Clear Traction Coating from STAIN-PROOF, part of the ICP brand family, contractors and remodelers can get a firm grip […]
Today’s economic indicators are mixed and uncertain, but all continue to point toward significant growth for equipment rental revenue in the U.S. according to the latest quarterly update of the five-year forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA). The update, released Aug. 3, projects equipment rental revenue, including the […]
On August 1, 2022, Penetron announced the appointment of Tyler DuBord as Account Manager for the Upper Midwest USA market. This new appointment will further strengthen the Penetron Technical and Customer Support team in a key strategic market for the leading supplier of crystalline waterproofing solutions. Based in the Twin […]
SANTA MONICA, California – In a land where appearance is everything and price is often no object, it’s natural the developers of a mixed-use project, The Park, would specify a high-end lime-based plaster for the exterior walls, then have it sealed with Stain Defense by Glaze-N-Seal. Providing the materials is […]
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) — the leading source of knowledge for slag cement and slag blended cements through promotion, education and technology development – has launched Slag Cement University. Designed for university professors and students, Slag Cement University is a resource and central repository of educational resources on slag […]
MBW recently announced that Jim Van Beek will be returning to MBW after 15 years and stepping into the COO role. Since his time at MBW, Jim has enjoyed a successful and impressive career at Saelens Corp. In 2007, he took on the role of Sales Manager and was promoted […]
