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Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched Laticrete NXT Level SP, a polishable, cementitious self-leveling concrete overlay in a new white salt-and-pepper appearance. With an unmatched ability to level uneven floor surfaces, NXT Level SP is the premium solution for the most […]
Confast Flat Phillips 410 Stainless concrete screws are designed for a fast and easy installation with optimal holding strength and providing long-lasting rust resistance for exterior use. Product Features Include: Easy installation: Fast, ​easy ​installation;​saves ​time All Lengths: One-stop shopping, saves time and money Packaged in 50 pieces: Less waste, […]
The American Concrete Institute has memorialized University of Illinois Prof. Clyde E. Kesler by renaming an annual award given to outstanding educators in the field of concrete materials and structures. The ACI Clyde E Kesler Education Award is a renaming of the ACI Joe W. Kelly Award that had been […]
The Cemstone and TCC Materials companies, leaders in the ready-mixed concrete and construction materials industry, are pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Ringquist as General Counsel. Stephen will be responsible for legal and compliance matters. He will also be a member of the senior leadership team for each company. […]
Giatec Scientific Inc., world leader in concrete testing technologies, is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Net Zero Construction Conference will be taking place on March 10th, 2022. After a resounding success last year, there is an expectation that this year’s event will surpass its own record. This one-day conference […]
Completed in October 2021, the new Eric Tweedale Stadium in Granville, New South Wales, Australia, was officially opened to the public in December 2021. Penetron Admix, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, was specified to protect the project’s concrete structures. Granville is a suburb of about 16,000 inhabitants in the western part […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO announces a new Safety Training Assessment & Recognition Program (S.T.A.R.). The program is a product of ASCC’s Safety & Risk Management Council (SRMC), the mission of which is to make ASCC concrete contractors the safest in the industry. “S.T.A.R. is […]
Galvanic corrosion typically occurs when two dissimilar metals are improperly coupled together in a corrosive environment. This common problem happens in almost every structure, including commercial roofing and facades. The cause of galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical reaction between different classifications of metals rubbing against each other in wet or […]
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association members have lowered their carbon footprint by 21% in seven years according to a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report and Industry Wide Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) published earlier this month. NRMCA has been tracking its members’ environmental impacts since 2014 when it published its […]
Since January 2022, Cementir Group, through its subsidiary CCB, has been distributing FutureCem in the French and Benelux markets. This is following the strategic roll-out of this technology as part of the Cementir Group ambitious sustainable roadmap towards 2030 and beyond. This new and more sustainable cement technology developed by […]
