Mi-T-M Corp. has introduced two lines of cold-water aluminum pressure washers, one with belt-drive systems and one with direct drives. CBA Series aluminum pressure washers with belt-drive systems have been designed for commercial applications. The lightweight aluminum frame is popular in coastal areas where salt water may cause rust and […]
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Graffiti Shield Coating at Quest
Quest Building Products is now offering its newest product for graffiti defense. The product is called Graffiti Shield. Graffiti Shield from Kretus is a two-component hybrid polymer. This product does not allow graffiti to adhere to it. It is as easy to apply as any paint. You can either roll […]
Protective Industrial Products Inc. has acquired Safety Works LLC
Protective Industrial Products Inc. (PIP), an Albany, New York-based leader in personal protective equipment, has acquired Safety Works LLC, a rapidly growing provider of safety products that services the consumer and retail market.
U.S. Green Concrete Council Council releases sustainability guide
The U.S. Green Concrete Council has unveiled its new book, “The Sustainable Concrete Guide – Strategies and Examples.” The first-ever comprehensive resource on concrete and sustainability, the book provides insight on specific strategies for the best use of concrete in high-performance, long-lasting green buildings. Included in the guide are case […]
Portland Cement Association Report: Homebuilders have little incentive
According to a recent report by the Portland Cement Association, homebuilders are unlikely to accelerate construction activity until two critical conditions are met — low inventory levels of unsold new homes and stable or rising home prices. “Currently, with housing prices fluctuating and new foreclosures coming on the market every […]
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association Certification program launched
The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association has launched the CSDA Certification Program for sawing and drilling contractors. The three-tier audit program has been developed by the CSDA Certification Committee to provide owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and government officials with a valuable prequalification tool, improve the knowledge and skills of […]
American Society of Concrete Contractors ASCC names member services director
Rocky Geans has joined the American Society of Concrete Contractors as director of member services. Geans is the owner of L.L. Geans Construction Co., a concrete subcontracting firm in Mishawaka, Ind. As a contractor, Geans was a vice president of the ASCC and chaired several committees. He also conducted a […]
New publications, CD-ROMs released
The American Concrete Institute has released several new publications and CD-ROMs. The publications are: Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services; Report on Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Premix; and Specification for Tolerances for Precast Concrete. The CD-ROMs are “Thomas T.C. Hsu Symposium: Shear and Torsion in Concrete Structures,” “Modeling as a […]
New award program for universities
The American Concrete Institute has a new ACI University Award program, designed to recognize universities whose students and faculty are active in ACI and other concreterelated activities. Throughout 2010, university students and faculty can participate in ACI-related activities to earn points towards achieving ACI University Award status. Some eligible activities […]
American Concrete Institute Spring convention to be held in March
The American Concrete Institute’s Spring 2010 Convention will take place March 21-25 in Chicago. The convention will feature more than 300 committee meetings and offer more than 35 technical sessions. In addition, attendees will participate in technical tours, forums discussing pertinent industry topics, student competitions, networking events and events celebrating […]