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The popular resort city of Cancún, México has a new attraction: the Shark Tower, which opened in June 2022, just in time for the summer season. PENETRON ADMIX was used extensively to ensure the development’s concrete structures would remain waterproof and durable, despite the seaside location. “The distinctive shark-fin shape […]
The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year. Four new fellowships and three new scholarships have been added, growing the total annual awards available to 38. New awards include: JoAnne K. and Cecil L. Jones Carolinas Fellowship (graduate or undergraduate) Bernard […]
Fox Blocks, an Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) manufacturer, in partnership with Turning Leaf Custom Homes, a custom home builder whose focus is energy-efficient design and construction in Sanford, FL, has managed to build a Net-Zero home that has an outstanding HERS Index Score of -22. The Home Energy Rating System […]
Opened in May 2022, the Bristol Kvariati in Batumi, Georgia is a high-end hotel offering furnished short-term residences. The Penetron System was specified to waterproof and protect all exposed concrete structures. An attractive seaside resort and popular tourist attraction located on the Black Sea, Batumi benefits from balmy temperatures – […]
Yanmar Compact Equipment offers the ViO80-1A and SV100-2A, the largest models in their mini excavator line. The machines provide the performance, efficiency, technology and reliability needed for tough jobs, allowing for maximum productivity in construction, landscaping and utility applications. Both models feature Yanmar Compact Equipment’s industry-leading four-year/4,000-hour bumper-to-bumper mini excavator […]
Effective July 1, 2022, MTA Distributors will manage the distribution of the full Makinex line to independent rental customers in all 50 states. The distributor will stock all Makinex equipment and parts in two distribution centers, maintaining their 100% same-day shipping guarantee. For over 40 years, MTA Distributors has been […]
This new Confast fastener kit, available free with a $25 order, is great for many light-duty uses – Install doorbells, curtain rods, pictures, light mirrors, photo frames, lights in drywall, plaster board, gypsum board, brick wall, concrete wall or wood wall. Easy to Install – use included bit to drill […]
Versatile launches two more new products this month to help make your job more efficient – Solid-X Trowelable Epoxy Mortar and Flake Fan Decks. 1010 Solid-X Trowelable Epoxy Mortar Designed for strength and durability, 1010 Solid-X Trowelable Epoxy Mortar is a three-component 100% solids epoxy mortar developed for structural floor […]
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 – recently announced its new board members beginning July 1. The new NSC officers* include: Executive Director – Rex Cottle […]
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 – recently announced its new board members beginning July 1. The new NSC officers* include: Executive Director – Rex Cottle […]
