Western Specialty Contractors’ home state of Missouri recently joined the league of states across the country to officially declare October as Careers in Construction Month (CICM). CCIM is a nationwide campaign. It is held every October to increase public awareness of construction careers. It also inspires the next generation of […]
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Dewalt PowerStack 20V Max Compact Battery
Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total job site solutions, announced the global launch of the Dewalt PowerStack 20V Max Compact Battery, a next-generation technological breakthrough that marks a new era of performance for Dewalt cordless power tools. With the Dewalt PowerStack battery, Dewalt […]
Euclid Chemical Honored with ICRI Award for Historic Bridge Restoration
Euclid Chemical is a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products. Recently, the company received the 2021 ICRI Concrete Repair Project Awards Award of Merit in the Historic Category. ICRI presented the award during its Fall Convention. It recognized Euclid Chemical for its historical restoration of the Newtown Turnpike […]
CIM Program Seeks Donation for 2022 CIM Auction at World of Concrete
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 2022 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction will be on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 […]
ACI to Develop Concrete Pool and Watershape Code
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee. The mission of the committee is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. ACI Committee 322, Concrete Pool and Watershape Code, will host its inaugural meeting Monday, October 18, 2021. It […]
18V LXT Tower Lights by Makita
Makita U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in cordless power tool and accessory innovation. Recently the company launched two 18V LXT tower lights. One is the 18V LXT Tower Work Light (DML813). The other is the 18V LXT Tower Work/Multi-Directional Light (DML814). Both tall, towering lights extend to an overall height […]
Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality by 2050 Released by PCA
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality. This is an ambitious journey to carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by 2050. Given the significant role of cement in society and anticipated infrastructure development, it is a critical step that the industry act now […]
Spartacote Product Line Gets Expansive Upgrade
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry Recently, the company significantly expanded its SpartaCote product line of self-leveling epoxy floor coatings for decorative and protective applications. The expansion includes SpartaCote General Primer, SpartaCote Surface Build and SpartaCote Surface Build UV. SpartaCote General Primer […]
Dewalt to Debut Portable USB Charging Kit at NECA 2021 Convention and Trade Show
Dewalt announced that it will debut a portable USB Charging Kit (DCB094K) and 20V MAX* XR Brushless Wire Mesh Cable Tray Cutter (DCE158D1) at the 2021 National Electric Contractors Association (NECA) Convention and Trade Show. Dewalt encourages attendees to stop by the Dewalt booth (#901). Here they can preview these […]
NEx SmartBrief Launched on Nonmetallic Building Materials
NEx is an ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials. Recently, the group announced the launch of a new weekly e-mail news digest for nonmetallic and composites industry professionals around the world. The NEx SmartBrief on Nonmetallic Building Materials features nonmetallic building and construction news. It also features innovation, […]