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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Gore Design Co. has created a DVD, “Advanced Sink Fabrication Using Stock Sink Moulds,” to raise awareness of the infinite variations that can be achieved when using stock sink molds as the foundation of a design. The methods revealed enable contractors to fashion unique sinks time after time using nondestructive […]

Vibco Vibrators has launched a completely redesigned Web site, which features streamlined access to Vibco’s online information, an enhanced user experience with increased functionality, and a modernized site structure. In addition to a new look and enhanced navigation, Vibco.com now features a dynamic online product catalog, an interactive 360-degree virtual […]

Cemstone Products Co. has introduced Project Vision imaging software, a tool that enables contractors to use a computer to show “after” images for any driveway, pool, patio, walkway, parking lot or other decorative concrete project before the project is undertaken. Project Vision allows contractors to apply more than 28,000 Cemstone […]