The flexible and reliable binder solution empowers the local precast manufacturers to produce a customized UHPC optimizing costs by leveraging on local available materials. Cementir Group launches today a new binder product for high-performance mortar and concrete applications in Europe, AALBORG INBIND™, which is a sustainable premixed white cementitious product, […]
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GCC Fully Converts Minnesota Market to Portland Limestone Cement
As part of GCC’s commitment to net zero carbon emissions, GCC will fully convert the Minnesota market to portland limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete. The transition will be complete in July 2022; the cement comes from GCC’s Rapid City, South Dakota, plant. […]
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Restored AIDS Mural in LA
The Blue Moon Trilogy mural — painted in 1988 to honor those who battle and have battled AIDS — is clean, bright and more durable than ever. Credit in large goes to Scott Haskins, president of Fine Art Conservation Laboratories in Santa Barbara, California, and a varnish called VandlGuard IsoFree. […]
Makita Introduces a Full Range of High Performance Gloves
Makita U.S.A., Inc., manufacturer of high-quality professional tools, power equipment, and accessories, is introducing High Performance Gloves with seven different functional styles, from general purpose to extreme impact protection and more. Makita High Performance gloves combine comfort, fit, and dexterity with protection and durability features to meet the needs of […]
Webcor Elevates Allison McCue to Senior VP, Project Planning, Completing Succession Plan
California general contractor Webcor has elevated Allison McCue to senior vice president (SVP) of Project Planning, overseeing the company’s estimating and preconstruction activities, along with design management, project support, Virtual Design Construction (VDC) planning, and contract compliance. She fills the position vacated by Jitendra “Jit” Pahilajani when he was promoted […]
NPCA Introduces Series of Free 2022 Specifier Webinars
The National Precast Concrete Association once again is offering a series of free webinars designed specifically for engineers, department of transportation personnel and others who specify construction projects. The series consists of four webinars led by industry professionals, with each edition starting at noon ET. Participants can earn professional development […]
SCA Announces 2021 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winners
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2021 Slag Cement In Sustainable Concrete Awards program. These awards were unveiled and celebrated this week during the American Concrete Institute Spring Convention. Thirteen construction projects from across the United States were chosen to showcase the broad […]
Metabo HPT Awarded Preferred Brand of the Year
Metabo HPT was recently recognized for the highest sales achievement by brand with Sphere 1 members, a cooperative of independent tool, fastener, and concrete accessory distributors. Sphere 1 represents the premier distribution to residential and multifamily contractors in the country selling the top professional power tool brands available. For Metabo […]
Brass Knuckle Midnight Safety Glasses
Clear vision is vital to most every job out there and Brass Knuckle has created eyewear that can handle just about anything work throws at it. Dust and debris? Fog? No matter the threat, it’s lights out with new Midnight (BKDST-1050AFP) Safety Glasses. If it can impair a worker’s vision, […]
Holcim US Accelerates Net Zero Commitments Through Sustainable Vehicles
Holcim US announced it is working with Hyliion Holdings to leverage the company’s innovative electrified powertrain truck platform to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate its commitment to put sustainability at the core of its overall strategy. Each Hyliion electric vehicle is estimated to reduce well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions […]