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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 […]
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 […]
The Safety and Risk Management Council (SRMC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, is pleased to announce that D. Thomas Ruttura, owner, Ruttura & Sons Construction Co., Inc., West Babylon, NY, received the ASCC Member Owner/Executive Safety Award for 2021, presented September 23, 2021 at the […]
The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) – the leading state trade association for the aggregate, concrete, cement and associated industries – welcomed more than 50 attendees to its Environmental & Sustainability Seminar on Sept. 23 – 24 at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Industry professionals delivered topical […]
As part of GCC’s commitment to net-zero carbon emissions, the GCC Trident Plant near Three Forks, Montana, will fully convert to Portland Limestone cement (PLC), a high-quality cement that lowers the carbon footprint of concrete early next year. “We believe that our industry must continue to provide the homes, roads […]
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. Recently, the company has launched a refreshed selection of special edition grout colors to the PermaColor Select AnyColor line. PermaColor Select is an advanced high-performance cement grout offering the industry’s first dispersible dry pigment solution available […]
Dewalt adds to the growing Atomic Compact Series 20V Max portfolio with a new 20V Max 1/4″ 3-Speed Impact Driver (DCF850), 20V Max 1/2″ Impact Wrench with Hog Ring Anvil (DCF921), 20V Max 1/2″ Impact Wrench with Detent Pin Anvil (DCF922), and 20V Max 3/8″ Impact Wrench with Hog Ring […]
Laticrete expanded its Spartacote line of resinous floor coatings for decorative and protective applications with an all-new, industry-first Spartacote Universal Pigment System. The revolutionary, first-of-its-kind color system is compatible with all clear Spartacote epoxy, urethane and polyaspartic products. Also, it’s formulated with highly concentrated pigments, providing improved color customization, vibrant […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) Education, Research and Development Foundation has awarded two scholarships to students in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program. The two 2021 CIM Scholarship recipients are Corrina Dodd, Trafford, Ala. and Dixie Jane Dryden, Smyrna, Tenn. Both recipients attend Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, […]
KAI Build recently announced they were the recipient of the 2021 Breaking Barriers Contractor of the Year by the Missouri Women in Trades (MOWIT) organization. KAI accepted the award during MOWIT’s Blue Collar Black Tie Awards Gala. The MOWIT held the gala to honor and celebrate women in the trades. […]
