The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announces the appointment of Jeff Estep as Chairman of the Board. This announcement comes along with six new officers. All of these new appointments will navigate the Institute during its next two years of operations. Estep is the General Manager of Farwest Steel Reinforcing […]
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North Carolina Adopts ACI Concrete Repair Code
On September 14, 2021, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal. This proposal would amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI CODE-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. The North Carolina Rules Review Commission subsequently […]
Metso Outotec Reactorwell Feed System Maximizes Thickener and Clarifier Performance
Metso Outotec is launching the Metso Outotec Reactorwell. This is a new generation feedwell for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance. It does this while minimizing flocculant consumption and bringing significant operational cost efficiencies. The first-class feed system features high solids retention and mixing efficiency. It eliminates feed short-circuiting and offers […]
Mack Trucks Donate to 2022 CIM Auction
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. CIM announces donation of the signature item for their annual auction at World of Concrete. The donation is a 2022 Mack Granite donated by Mack […]
Laticrete Commemorates 65 Years at Total Solutions Plus 2021
For the 12th annual Total Solutions Plus conference by the National Tile Contractors Association, Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, gave attendees a first-hand look at products from two of the company’s core business channels, and the ProjectSafety initiative, which is a company-wide […]
Giatec Scientific Applauds $1.2 Trillion Bill for New Infrastructure Projects
After months of negotiations, the Biden administration signed into law one of the largest infrastructure bills in U.S. history. Biden signed this into law on November 15, 2021. Of the $1.2 trillion in confirmed funding, $550 billion has been reserved for improving the country’s roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and other […]
108th CPCA Annual Conference & AGM Will Take Place in Québec City
After a two-year hiatus, CPCA is pleased to announce that the 108th CPCA Annual Conference and AGM will happen once again. The event will take place at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in historic Québec City, May 25-26, 2022. The theme of CPCA Annual Conference is “SPARK — Coatings Change […]
Scott Wilson Named as National Accounts Manager for CMP Pumping
Concrete & Materials Placement (“CMP” or “CMP Pumping”), a concrete pumping company serving areas across the Southeast, has named Scott Wilson as National Accounts Manager. As National Accounts Manager, Wilson’s main role will consist of targeting larger, anchor projects across the Southeast. Wilson has an extensive background in the concrete […]
Yanmar CE Unveils its First Electric Mini Excavator Prototype: The New SV17e
Yanmar Compact Equipment has a long and well-deserved reputation for delivering fuel efficient and sustainable engine technology. Now, the company brings its engine and mini excavator expertise into the field of electrification. It is doing this with its first electric mini excavator prototype: the new SV17e. This innovation represents an […]
Even in Florida, Winter Holidays Bring Greater Risk for Home Fires
The holiday season is a time for festive foods and decorations, family gatherings, and, unfortunately, house fires. In 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 1,600 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day and, in between 2014-2018, they responded to an average of 160 home fires per year that started […]