The ACI Foundation, a subsidiary of the American Concrete Institute, has announced the launch of the Concrete Legacy Society, which provides ACI members and concrete industry supporters the opportunity to name ACI and its foundation in a number of planned giving programs. Through the Concrete Legacy Society, donors will be […]
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ACI Releases Five new publications
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of five new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on concrete-related information and technology. The new publications are: Guide for Concrete Construction Quality Systems in Conformance with ISO 9001 (121R-08), Guide for Conducting a Visual Inspection of Concrete in Service (201.1R-08), Guide […]
Discover “The Spirit of Concrete” at fall convention
The American Concrete Institute will host the ACI Convention Nov. 2-6 in St. Louis, Mo. This fall’s convention, with the theme “The Spirit of Concrete,” will provide attendees with many opportunities to view exhibits, attend meetings and sessions, network with concrete professionals from all over the world, and participate in […]
SureCrete.TV now online
SureCrete Design Products has unveiled SureCrete.TV, a new online tool to see new products and techniques in video format. Currently, there are eight different videos available on the website, with themes ranging from “Water-Based Eco-Stain Application” to “Bending Cement into a Wood Table.”
W.R. Meadows Inc. launches green building web pages
W.R. Meadows has launched a green building section on its Web site to help building professionals develop environmentally sustainable construction projects with W.R. Meadows products. This section incorporates information on LEED, W.R. Meadows’ environmentally friendly products, green project profiles and links to green news. The LEED Information describes how the […]
A biodegradable plastic drop cloth from Trimaco
The EcoDrop Biodegradable Plastic Drop Cloth from Trimaco LLC is made of a unique plastic that, when discarded in soil in the presence of microorganisms, moisture and oxygen, will biodegrade, decomposing into simple materials found in nature. The first of its kind in the industry, the EcoDrop Biodegradable Plastic Drop […]
Chem Link offers new sealant color, data guide
Chem Link Inc. has released a new Stone color of its NovaLink SL (Self- Leveling Construction Sealant). The new color is designed to match aged concrete. Applicators may now choose Product News between Stone and Gray. The company is able to provide custom colors when given sufficient lead time and […]
Green wax from Kemiko
Kemiko Concrete Products Inc. has added a new wax, Stone Tone Wax II, to its list of LEED-compliant products. Epmar Corp., manufacturer of Kemiko concrete stains and topcoats, developed Stone Tone Wax II, which is waterborne and applied the same way as the previous Stone Tone Wax. Stone Tone Wax […]
Award-winning Pulse-Bac improved
The Pulse-Bac 1300 dust vacuum from CDCLarue Industries Inc., which was recognized as a Most Innovative Product at World of Concrete twice, has undergone improvements. It is now available with a Tangential Bypass motor, capable of generating over 185 CFM with 89 inches of lift. Pulling only 12.1 amps on […]
ProSpec’s lightweight mortar
ProSpec, Bonsal American’s brand of professionally specified products, has introduced PermaFlex Lite 525, a lightweight thin-set mortar for tile and natural stone installations. The morter’s lightweight technology allows a 25-pound bag of mix to offer the same coverage as a 50-pound bag of traditional mortar. It also incorporates post-consumer recycled […]