SASE Co. Inc. has launched an improved website. The website off ers many of the same features as before, but now includes complete diamond line listings, accessory information, news and expanded product descriptions. Accessibility has also increased, as the new site is HTML-based instead of utilizing Flash programming. The “Downloads” […]
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MIT research sets new life-cycle assessment model standard
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has released preliminary research findings that will help set a new standard in life-cycle assessment modeling. The studies, which are part of an ongoing research initiative at the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, will quantify the cradle-to-grave environmental costs of paving and building materials and will […]
A concrete mixer for Haiti
Haiti produces some of the poorest concrete in the world. They skimp on cement and mix the materials on the ground using shovels. Following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Cart-Away Concrete Systems Inc. took up the challenge to improve the quality of concrete in the country. A five-man team […]
Wood, Water and Concrete in a Modern Bathroom
Mike Moncrieff and his Bellingham, Wash., company, New Edge Design, submitted these photos of a concrete shower to our most recent Concrete Countertop Design Competition. We reluctantly decided shower installs couldn’t compete in a countertop contest. In all other respects, this is top-notch work.
Allen to build Miller Power Buggies
Allen Engineering Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Miller Power Buggy line from Th e Miller Spreader Co. Upon completion of the acquisition, AEC will begin manufacturing both the walk-behind and ride-on Miller Power Buggies in their factory in Paragould, Ark. Th e Miller Power Buggy line […]
ARXX Corp. recognized as leading Cleantech company
Corporate Knights Magazine has included ARXX Corp. on its 2010 Cleantech Next 10 list, which identifies the top 10 emerging Cleantech companies. The website of Cleantech Group LLC defines Cleantech as follows: “Cleantech is new technology and related business models that offer competitive returns for investors and customers while providing […]
Secrets to Maintaining Concrete Color Consistency in Large Integral Installations
There are some unspoken secrets to maintaining color consistency in large integrally colored jobs and we are sharing those with you.
Meld releases surfacing material
Meld USA Inc. has released Micro, a cement based eco-sensitive surfacing material comprised of up to 74-percent recycled materials. Micro qualifies for potential LEED credits within the MR 4 and MR 5 categories. Like all Meld materials, Micro utilizes an integral fiber component that not only increases the structural integrity […]
The Nashville Dinner Theatre Makeover on TV and Online
Some TV news coverage of the Nashville Dinner Theatre project sponsored by the 2011 Concrete Decor Show The work will be featured at the March 15-18 event.
Concrete Artist Creates Online Gallery of Her Work
Concrete artist Emily McClintick has launched a new website showcasing her work. These images are just a taste of what you’ll find on the Concrete Portfolio page of the website.