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NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete has hired Dr. Andrea Schokker as Executive Director. Dr. Schokker will lead all NEU activities, along with recruiting partners willing to assist in mitigating the concrete industry’s carbon footprint. Dr. Schokker was previously Professor and Head of Civil Engineering at […]
Bon’s popular Blue Kangaroo Combo Screed, manufactured with two distinctive working edges, is now equipped with a mounting plate which accepts a bracket for attaching a button handle. One edge of the combo screed is a sharp 90-degree corner and the other is a rounded corner. The Blue Kangaroo is […]
The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, has published two new Safety Bulletins: Emergency Rescue Baskets and Concrete Burns. Safety Bulletins are brief discussions of the most severe safety issues facing concrete contractor. The ASCC publishes them periodically. ASCC members […]
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work […]
The apartment block style of building sprang up across Japan after World War II, and by 2019, there were over 6.6 million units nationwide. Large buildings with over a hundred units, such as this one, significantly impact the appearance of the urban landscape. Many large multi-unit buildings have continuous balconies […]
Support for this story provided by Superabrasive, manufacturer of quality polishing and grinding equipment. Can a new local apprenticeship program get people out from behind concrete walls and working on concrete floors? Organizers and supporters of the AMPD Initiative surely believe so, and they’re confident they can help solve the […]
ASA Electronics hires Rachel West as the Marketing Director for ASA Electronics after Monica Pletcher’s retirement. In this role, West will manage the marketing team and handle strategic planning, digital marketing, and brand management. She brings 12 years of combined education and experience in the RV industry. “We are thrilled […]
The Carbon Capture Coalition Governance Board unanimously approved the membership of Holcim US, the nation’s leading cement and concrete building materials provider. Holcim is the first and only cement and concrete company to join the Coalition. Convened by the Great Plains Institute, the Coalition is a nonpartisan collaboration. More than […]
Cemstone Companies, a leader in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Grothaus, P.E. as Senior Business Development Engineer. Grothaus will be working with counties, municipalities, civil consultants, and contractors in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. He will focus on the development and […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2022-2023 president, vice president, and four board members. Charles K Nmai has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2022-2023, and Michael J. Paul has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected […]
