Quikrete Companies has announced the release of several new products for 2009. Among them are a green concrete mix and a countertop mix that allows for a reduction in form-stripping time. Suitable for general concrete work, Quikrete Green Concrete Mix consists of a blended concrete mix containing 50 percent recycled […]

To give back to those driving the polished concrete and concrete surface preparation industries, Concrete Polishing Solutions has launched the Pay Back Rewards Program. Contractors can accumulate points throughout the year by buying products they need and use on a regular basis, such as diamonds, chemicals and supplies. These points […]

The Commercial Construction Show, scheduled to be held June 2-4, 2009, at the new Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., will attract architects, interior designers and property managers looking for new service providers, especially those companies offering products and services that reduce operating costs. The three-day event will feature seminars […]

The Wildlife Habitat Council recently issued certifications to 25 Lafarge sites around North America as part of a global effort to create and preserve wildlife habitats. Every year, the WHC certifies facilities that have created new habitats. It also renews certifications for those facilities that continue to maintain their habitats. […]

Michael Cook of Concrete Approaches Inc. and Tommy Cook of Absolute ConcreteWorks LLC have announced a joint venture in training. “Absolute Approach To GFRC” will be the first of several training courses offered by the duo. It will be held at Absolute ConcreteWorks’ headquarters in Poulsbo, Wash., on May 18-21, […]

The Post-Tensioning Institute has announced the election of new board members and a new slate of officers. The new officers are as follows: Kenneth Bondy, a consulting structural engineer, is now president, Edward Hohman of Post-Tension of Nevada Inc. is vice president, Russell Price of Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd. is secretary, […]

The new Pulse-Bac PB-2150 vacuum from CDCLarue Industries is the first portable vacuum to use an electronic sensor that detects when the collection tank is full and ready to be emptied. The PB-2150 allows the user to collect and discard dust and debris simultaneously without turning off the vacuum or […]

The International Concrete Repair Institute has chosen “Restoration of Arkwright House — 10 Years Later” as the ICRI 2008 Project of the Year as part of the 2008 Project Awards. ICRI presented the award to C-Probe Systems Ltd. at the ICRI 2008 Fall Convention in St. Louis, Mo. The Arkwright […]

Thawzall LLC has developed two new portable heating systems that will aid in winter construction projects. The new H150LS (Long Shot) and H250SL (Single Lever) systems both utilize the company’s Heatzone technology. The new H150LS (Long Shot) utilizes innovative Embed & Abandon technology, achieving significant labor savings over traditional curing […]

The DG-50 Diamond Grinder/ Polisher attachment from BW Manufacturing Inc. includes floating grinding heads and a specially designed shroud that keeps the machine virtually dust-free when connected to the BW SCB-1600 shotblasting and scarifying machine. The DG-50 removes all material off the floor, reducing cleanup costs. Quadruple one-piece 16-inch grinding […]