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The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has honored minority-owned design and build firm KAI Enterprises for championing a diverse workforce and inclusive environment with its 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award in the Mid-Size Contractor Category. KAI CEO Michael Kennedy, Jr. accepted the award at the organization’s national convention […]
During GreenBiz’s Verge 2021 climate tech event, Giatec, a leading innovator in sustainable concrete, draws attention to the significant reductions in CO2 emissions from cement production using their artificial intelligence (AI) tools Roxi and SmartMix. Every year, 20 billion tons (10 billion cubic yards) of concrete is produced globally. This […]
Chaney Enterprises is a ready-mix concrete, aggregates, custom blends, and related construction supplies provider. Recently the company announced a new concrete plant location in Leesburg, Virginia. The plant is due to open operations first quarter of 2022. Chaney Enterprises’ new ready-mix concrete plant in Loudoun County will be located at […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in CIM. This year, the CIM Program Celebrates 25 Years. A first-of-its-kind college degree program for concrete construction in the United States, the CIM program ensures the industry has a […]
The RMC Research & Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees has announced the establishment of the Robert P Turner Center for Professional Excellence. The Center will include an endowed fund within the RMC Research & Education Foundation specifically to fund education and recruitment courses and tools for the industry. It will […]
Concrete & Materials Placement (“CMP” or “CMP Pumping”), a leading concrete pumping company serving areas across the Southeast, today announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as the new Safety Director. Smith will ensure proper safety procedures are being followed. He will also provide ongoing safety training to operators, and continuously […]
When you’re heading into the battle of another workday, you don’t want to lose your grip on your implements. Brass Knuckle Red Warrior SmartFlex gloves (BK504) provide excellent, spongelike slip resistance with a proprietary polyurethane foam coating process. Plus, they’re 20% thinner than comparable 15-gauge coated gloves, yet thick on […]
Makita U.S.A., Inc., the leader in cordless power tool innovation, announced the release of 12V max CXT Self-Leveling 360° 3-Plane Laser. One of the tools comes with red beam (SK700D) and one with a green beam (SK700GD). These lasers are ideal for the layout phase of construction and also a […]
Futurecem is an innovative, validated and patented cement technology. This technologiy allows more than 35% clinker substitution in cement with limestone and calcined clay. Leveraging on their synergy, this combination of materials in Futurecem has resulted in a more sustainable and well-performing cement. It has up to 30% lower carbon […]
The 2021 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Aldilonda promenade around Bastia fortress, located in Corse-du-Sud, France. The winning concrete project also received first place in the flatwork category at the ACI Excellence […]
