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Confast 1/4″-20 x 2-1/4″ Male Hurricane anchors install quicker and more efficiently than other storm protection anchoring products. For concrete and concrete block applications, drill pilot hole and drive the anchor in, it’s that easy. Pre-drilling is not required in wood base materials. Full thread engagement in concrete, concrete block […]
An industry leader in concrete waterproofing systems, Alchemco is not only known for its cutting-edge products, but also adhering to the highest green standards for the industry. As a company that prioritizes creating non-toxic products without volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Alchemco is a proud member of the United States Green […]
The Arbor Day Foundation today announced a partnership with CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), the largest construction trade show in North America. Together the organizations will work to plant over 130,000 trees, one for every show registrant, in US forests of greatest need. For the past 50 […]
The Legacy Heritage Apartments in Wake Forest, North Carolina, welcomed their first residents in August 2022. Thanks to previous success in similar residential projects, the Penetron System was specified as the optimal concrete waterproofing solution. Wake Forest is a charming southern town about forty minutes northeast of Raleigh and part […]
Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces a new generation of its ViO17 and ViO25 mini excavators. The ViO17-1E and ViO25-6B received upgrades for improved operator comfort, convenience and ease of use while retaining Yanmar equipment’s reputation for high performance and reliability in tight spaces. The ViO17-1E is perfect for residential work, landscaping […]
The American Concrete Institute has released an updated version of ACI PRC-211.1-22: Selecting Proportions for Normal-Density and High-Density Concrete—Guide. This guide to concrete proportioning provides background information on, and a procedure for, selecting and adjusting concrete mixture proportions. The update is a significant and timely major revision of the guide. […]
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 […]
