BSI Group, a leading global business services organization, has announced the amendment of BS EN 12620, which specifies the properties of aggregates and filler aggregates obtained by processing natural, manufactured or recycled materials and mixtures of these aggregates for use in concrete. It covers aggregates having an oven-dried particle density […]

The Polishing Institute has released the industry’s first technical concrete polishing specification developed from a real-world job-site perspective. The specification takes into consideration all controllable variables when processing concrete to a polished finish. It is written in a format that allows any manufacturer or specifier to easily specify equipment and […]

The Concrete Countertop Institute has created the first exhaustive stain-testing program for concrete countertop sealers, with a detailed protocol for rigorously testing and comparisons. The detailed protocol includes specific instructions that allow anyone to objectively test and compare the stain and acid resistance of concrete countertop sealers. The protocol includes […]

The Freedom Tower, located at the site of the former World Trade Center in Manhattan, is currently being constructed with iCrete, an environmentally friendly type of concrete from iCrete LLC. Use of the iCrete System means a reduction of up to 40 percent in greenhouse gases, plus advanced mix designs, […]

mJobTime Co., a provider of work-hour and attendance tracking software, has announced two new advanced features in its software system. The company recently announced the addition of integrated GPS technology to its latest version of mJobTime. This feature lets field foremen transmit wireless time-cards with no extra effort using GPS […]

USG has announced that its Levelrock brand CSD Early Exposure floor underlayment can be poured up to 60 days before a building’s permanent windows and doors are installed in geographic areas not subject to freezing conditions. The limit in areas subject to freezing conditions is 30 days. Specific requirements must […]

Powers Fasteners Inc. has introduced a high-strength twocomponent structural epoxy anchoring system that meets the new International Building Code for Strength Design (Cracked Concrete). The new PE1000+ pure epoxy features 3-to-1 holding power and is designed for anchoring threaded rod, bolts, reinforcing bars and smooth dowels into concrete and other […]

HTC Inc. has introduced a new vacuum system that consists of three models of “industrialized automatic dust extractor”: the HTC 5 iAD, HTC 10 iAD and HTC 15 iAD. The cyclone in this vacuum has been designed to maximize the separation of micro dust particles that are produced when grinding, […]

Marshalltown Co. has released the Enforcer Portable Texture Sprayer, which is ideal for spraying concrete overlays. The Enforcer features a unique power hopper design, allowing for vertical and horizontal spraying without worrying about dripping or spilling material. A pressurized tank feeds material through the new Sharpshooter 2.0 gun, ensuring a […]

Enviro-King has released four new biodegradable cleaning products that are easy to use. The Super-Green-Wash Heavy Duty-Degreaser (SGW-1000), Kitchenclean Cleaner-Degreaser (KC-2000), Multi-Purpose Cleaner-Degreaser (MP- 3000), and Tool and Equipment Cleaner (TE-4000) are all concentrated. They are designed to be diluted with water. ? (800) 511-2769 www.enviroking.com