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Versatile Concrete Installs Custom Concrete in New Local Breweries and Distilleries

C An exciting surge of new wineries, breweries and distilleries are helping put Kelowna on the map and local concrete artisans, Versatile Concrete, are excited to play their part creating a distinct look and feel for these ventures. Capping off a busy year at the Kelowna-based custom concrete company amid […]

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3M Home Renovation Study Shows Strong Interest in Eco-friendly Construction Materials and Practices

From reducing air pollution to using renewable energy as a power source, U.S. homeowners have an overwhelming desire for more information, more choices, and more action across the industry for eco-friendly construction materials and practices, according to the 2021 3M Home Renovation Study. “Many homeowners are now inspired to choose […]

Cemstone Northfield Plant Recognized by NRMCA for Commitment to Environmental Excellence

Cemstone Northfield plant is the Central Region winner in the 2021 National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards competition. Through this awards competition, the NRMCA’s Safety, Environment, and Operations committee salutes companies that have not only met, but surpassed governmental compliance measures and demonstrated a commitment […]

Precast Days Offers Opportunities for Media and Public to Visit Precast Concrete Facilities

The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and its members are hosting Precast Days 2021 at facilities across the United States. The NPCA invites students, contractors, specifiers, job-seekers, media and community members at large to visit local plants to learn more about the industry. Here, they can also experience up-close how […]

PTI Certification Updates by Post-Tensioning Institute

PTI is now offering the following six nationally recognized PTI Training and Certification programs in a city near you. Level 1 Unbonded PT Installation* This 2-day workshop outlines the basic body of knowledge that should be possessed by all personnel involved in the installation and inspection of single strand unbonded […]

Sammys Anchor by Confast Now Available Online

The Confast Sammys Anchor is designed for anchoring into concrete using Sammys nut driver. This anchor saves time from traditional methods and reduces installation costs. Product Specifications SUBSTRATE Concrete DRIVE: Sammys #14 (Black) Nut Driver (8113910) ROD SIZE: 3/8″-16 MOUNT STYLE: Vertical SUBSTRATE FASTENER SIZE: 5/16″ x 1-3/4″ LENGTH 1.75 […]

Lafarge France Aggregates upgrades to latest version of Inform’s Transport Optimization Software

Lafarge is a member of the Holcim Group. Recently, the company chose to upgrade to the latest version of Inform’s transport optimization software for the building materials industry. They will use the software to optimize the dispatch of their truck fleet in the aggregates business. The aggregates business of Lafarge […]

Decorative Concrete Awards Announced for 2021

The Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) is a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) our of St. Louis, Mo. Recently, the group announced the winners of its 13th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. The winners are listed here and were also recognized at ASCC’s Annual Conference, September […]