A 24,000-square-foot oratory on the campus of Ave Maria University in Florida received an Excellence in Achievement Award, one of only two awarded this year, from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. The project was part of the development of Ave Maria, Fla., a planned community situated around the newly built university. […]

Bobcat Co. has introduced the 418 compact excavator, which replaces the model 316. The Bobcat 418 excavator has an operating weight of 2,593 pounds and a dig depth of 6 feet. Excavators in this class are often used in tight working areas, such as areas next to buildings or other […]

From the new PowerStar division of Pioneer Eclipse comes the Mongrel, an all-in-one floor-care machine ideal for use as a concrete scrubber, scraper, stripper, grinder or polisher. Powered by a 17-horsepower propane engine, the Mongrel provides heavy-duty grinding and polishing at speeds of up to 5,000 square feet per hour. […]

Carlisle Residential, division of Carlisle Construction Materials and a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing products, has announced Michael McAuley as its new director of residential products. McAuley will be responsible for managing the Carlisle Residential product lines. Most recently, he served as Versico’s general manager, a position he will retain […]

The American Concrete Institute is currently seeking papers for its spring 2009 convention. The papers will be considered for presentation during three technical sessions on curing concrete, aesthetics of concrete infrastructure and steel reinforcement-free deck slabs. The convention will take place March 15-19, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas. ? (248) […]

Chem Link, a Michigan-based construction products manufacturer, has added two new members to its technical staff. Jeff Schuette, reachable through Chem Link’s Contractor Hot Line, has begun to provide contractors with practical information on how they can put Chem Link sealants and adhesives to use in their businesses. Jim Larke […]

Hitachi Power Tools has unveiled two new SDS Max concrete and masonry hammers with minimal vibration and impressive performance: the DH40MRY Rotary Hammer and the H45MRY Demolition Hammer. Hitachi’s patented User Vibration Protection reduces the full-load triaxial vibration of these tools by up to 60 percent. The powerful impacts from […]

Wagman Metal Products Inc. has launched a new interactive power trowel fitting guide at www.wagmanmetal.com. The interactive fitting guide is an easy-to-use, time-saving alternative to printed fitting guides. Select the model number of any power trowel, and the interactive fitting guide automatically searches Wagman’s complete line of 500 trowel blades […]

The American Concrete Institute will offer six educational seminars this spring to help concrete professionals keep up to date on concrete construction and technology. Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units by participating in any of the seminars, which will be presented in locations all over the country. This spring’s seminar […]