To help local governments implement green building codes, the Portland Cement Association has developed “High- Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability,” a sample ordinance written in mandatory language that amends and appends the International Code Council International Building Code to address high-performance and sustainable buildings. The PCA requirements include the concepts […]

The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association has launched a Web site for its official magazine, Concrete Openings. The site allows readers to page through the entire magazine or print out sections to read later. The home page of the Web site is organized with the same headlines as the magazine […]

Rapid-hardening hydraulic cements are used in a variety of applications in which reduced cementitious content is desired or early service is needed. A newly approved ASTM International standard covering these cements, ASTM C1600/C1600M, Specification for Rapid-Hardening Hydraulic Cement, has been developed by Subcommittee C01.13 on Special Cements, part of ASTM […]

The American Concrete Institute has introduced four new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concreterelated information and technology. Titles are: Report on Soil Cement (230.1R-09), Specification for Cast-In- Place Concrete Pipe (346-09), Guide for Specifying Underground Shotcrete (506.5R-09), and Requirements for Design of a Special Unbonded […]

The American Concrete Institute’s Fall 2009 Convention is set to take place in New Orleans, La., at the New Orleans Marriott, Nov. 8-12. Engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers and material representatives from all over the world will meet to provide input on concrete industry codes, specifications and guides during 300-plus […]

Expressions has developed a new vessel sink mold. The mold, made of durable, reusable fiberglass, creates a shallow concrete sink. Simply fill the single-part mold with concrete. Sinks can be quickly mass-produced. www.expressions-ltd.com

CS Unitec’s new Portamix Hippo PMH 70F mixing station allows quick mixing and accurate placement of construction compounds. It allows for cement screeds, grout, mortar, texture coatings, sealants, adhesives and other self-leveling compounds and construction materials to be easily mixed in a short time. With the Hippo PMH 70F, one […]

Dust Collection Products now offers a new version of the original Dust Muzzle, the Dust Muzzle Ultra. The Ultra is based on the efficient side-mounted exhaust port design of the original Dust Muzzle. It uses a flexible adapter ring that allows it to attach firmly to any grinder and avoids […]

A new book written by Tom Miller, president of Metal Forms Corp., details the 100-year history of the family-owned manufacturing company. “Forming the Roadway to Success” features information from many sources, plus hundreds of photos and illustrations. The book also covers Miller’s personal experiences with MFC, along with events relayed […]

CS Unitec has announced that its Web site is now available in Spanish. Like CS Unitec’s original Web site in English, the Spanish version covers the company’s complete line of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric power tools for construction and industry. The Spanish-language Web site may be accessed directly or through […]