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As part of GCC’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions, GCC’s cement plant in Samalayuca, Chihuahua, will fully convert to portland limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete. The transition will be complete in July 2022. “PLC is one piece of the part of […]
The Bay Meadows development consists of five office and mixed-use buildings which have been built in phases over the last ten years. The development is alongside Caltrain Station and Highway 101 near the bay. The Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) delivers LEED Gold certified office buildings in a vibrant urban village setting. […]
Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools and accessories, is introducing the 18V X2 LXT 12V/24V DC Auto and AC Cooler/Warmer (DCW180Z). It offers users portable convenience with the option of operating in either cooling mode or warming mode with six settings from 15° all the way to 140°. […]
Throughout 2022, Husqvarna Construction will launch its new range of versatile HEPA dust extractors. Created to compliment projects with grinders, power cutters, drill motors and other light construction equipment, the five dust extractors in the range, including two battery-powered models, are designed to contribute to a healthier working environment while […]
Glass handling is an application that requires a perfect balance of toughness and tenderness. A glass worker’s tools must be strong enough to repel the potential for cuts, but also well-equipped to prevent product breakage when handling. This includes the protective gloves they wear. Safety Today, a dedicated safety distributor […]
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI Foundation and were awarded based […]
Brokk, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines, has hired Don Spaziani as service manager for Brokk East Coast, located in Stanhope, New Jersey. Brokk East Coast, which houses Brokk and Aquajet inventory, offers operator training, equipment demonstrations, parts and repairs. Spaziani is responsible for building a service team […]
Believe it or not, the traditional workwear of the painting and decorating trade has always been white pants and shirts. Some may ask, why on earth would a contractor wear white clothing on the job site? Well, the answer is simple. A professional painter should get very little paint on […]
The Federacion Interamericana Del Cemento (FICEM) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently completed an addendum to their International Partner Agreement which calls for a joint effort to achieve carbon neutrality in the concrete/cement sector. The efforts of FICEM and ACI will be propelled through NEU: An ACI Center of […]
Even with supply chain issues and labor shortages, U.S. equipment rental revenue, including both construction and general tool, is expected to grow by 11.1 percent to reach nearly $56 billion in 2022, according to the latest quarterly forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA). Construction equipment rental is leading […]
