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 […]
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Registration Opens for ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, TX, USA
Registration is now open for the Fall ACI Concrete Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA. Engineers, contractors, researchers, manufacturers, and material representatives will convene on October 23-27, 2022, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Technical and educational sessions will provide attendees with the latest research, case studies, best practices, […]
AQiX, a classic gamechanger from Collomix
What if water dosing was as easy as pushing a button? This is the new reality for mixing pros. Meet AQiX, a mobile, handheld water dosing instrument for the construction site. Simply connect it to a hose, select the quantity, hang it on the bucket and press play. Why Water […]
ASV Restores North America’s First Compact Track Loader
ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose, all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, showcases the company’s proud history of thinking outside the box with a restored Ag-Track, North America’s first compact track loader prototype. Built in 1988, the machine innovated the construction industry and led to ASV’s first […]
ASCC Releases its 45th Position Statement
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has published its forty-fifth Position Statement, “Managing Concrete Projects: Concrete/Steel Price and Delivery Volatility Risks.” ASCC Position Statements clarify the concrete contractors’ point of view for architects, engineers, owners and others. Position Statement #45 explains that the recent unpredictable market […]
Washington, D.C. Reservoir Now Watertight After Penetron Treatment
The February 2022 inspection of the repaired concrete structures of the Third High Reservoir in Washington, D.C. confirmed the success of the Penetron System to permanently waterproof the water reservoir’s concrete floor and walls. The Washington Aqueduct provides potable water to approximately one million people in the District of Columbia […]
Brass Knuckle New Spike Safety Glasses
Brass Knuckle’s new Spike (BKADJ-5060AFP) eye protection combines a two-pronged strategy for vision protection with a legion of comfort features for the ultimate in customizable, long-wear glasses. Check out this abundance of leading features: the best anti-fog protection in the world, the highest UV protection available, and custom comfort at […]
Versatile Launches Liquid Quartz Decorative Epoxy Flooring System
Versatile launched its new three-component decorative epoxy flooring system that creates a beautiful, high-end designer-style floor. 1009 Liquid Quartz provides a high-performance traffic surface. It features modern, upscale aesthetics that give the appearance of a high-build color quartz system. 1009 Liquid Quartz is a high-build, self-leveling epoxy flooring system that […]
Laticrete Launches the New Pro-Mix Station
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has introduced the Pro-Mix Station, a mobile pourable cart that helps eliminate harmful dust and provides combined batch consistency for efficient self-leveling underlayment, overlayment and epoxy projects. You can use the Pro-Mix Station with a wide array […]
Construction Materials Industry Faces Opportunities and Challenges
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) welcomed more than 520 attendees to its 68th Annual Meeting June 15-17 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Highlights included presentations by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and FMI Capital Advisors, helping TACA member companies […]