The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is proud to announce the rebranding of its awards program. Previously known as the Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards since its inception more than 10 years ago, is now the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards Program. This change directly reflects the vital […]
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Surface Cleaning Products Online Sales to Surge across Geographies
This surface cleaning products intelligence study delivers detailed assessment of the global market. It also enables users to make informed business decisions. There is an expectation that demand for surface cleaning products will rise at a CAGR of nearly 5% over the next ten years. According to a market research […]
ACI Slabs Week Coming to New Resource Center
The ACI Resource Center in Southern California will host the inaugural ACI Slabs Week at its San Bernardino, CA, location October 26-29, 2021. The week will include educational seminars, certification review sessions and exams, and offers a special opportunity to earn an ACI Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician […]
MBW Announces New Logo
MBW, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of its new and identifiable logo. In keeping with the company’s same innovative and bulletproof construction equipment, this logo represents a future of cutting edge technology. MBW is confident that their “Made in the USA” equipment will surpass expectations and provide a […]
Ardex Takes Up Majority Stake in wedi GmbH
Ardex continues to grow. The German-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH. Wedi is a leading manufacturer of system solutions for high-quality wet room solutions based in Emsdetten, Germany. This marks Ardex’s largest acquisition in the company’s history. The employees of both family-run companies […]
Decorative Concrete, Coatings, Applications Help Beautify the World We Live In
Man has decorated his home since cave-dwelling times. Using things such as clay, tree sap and dyes from berries, flowers and minerals, he turned his home into an art gallery. As time progressed, man moved from stone dwellings to mud and straw and lumber homes. Ultimately, he built homes out […]
SmartHub Remote Monitoring Device by Giatec
Giatec is a world leader in concrete testing technologies. Recently, the company announced the release of the newest generation of their SmartHub remote monitoring device. SmartHub works in conjunction with Giatec’s award-winning SmartRock wireless sensors for accurate concrete temperature, temperature differential, and strength monitoring. With the SmartHub, you can collect […]
Construction Employment in August Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak In 39 States
Construction employment in August remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 39 states. This is according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data released recently. Association officials urged the House of Representatives to quickly pass the bipartisan […]
The Chemistry Behind Concrete:
A Comprehensive Look at Chemical Compounds and Reactions
If asked, you can best describe cement as a “hydraulic adhesive.” It consists of nothing but special glue that binds sand and gravel together, forming a stone-like hard element. By itself, cement has very little use. However, when you blend in aggregates — such as sand and gravel — it […]
Husqvarna Group invests in Gamma Technologies
Husqvarna Group’s venture capital arm has recently invested 1 million euros to take an equity stake in Gamma Technologies. Gamma is the fifth investment for Husqvarna Group’s venture capital fund. The aim is to collaborate and help grow start-ups in areas of digital disruption that impact the Group’s industries. “Gamma […]