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The Concrete Industry Management program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a fouryear Bachelor of Science degree, has named David L. Vickers as the interim executive director of the CIM National Steering Committee. Vickers, an advisor to the cement and concrete industry, replaces Earl Keese, the first executive director […]
Latta’s Concrete Floor Grinder combines advanced technology with a patented grinder design for preparing or polishing any old or new concrete surface. The Concrete Floor Grinder uses a three-head planetary design for an even finish when doing anything from rough grinding to high-gloss polishing. The grinder is available in three […]
Insulfoam has introduced R-Tech BG (Below Grade), a rigid foundation insulation designed to provide superior strength and lasting performance in foundations and below-grade applications. R-Tech BG provides compressive strength, job-site impact resistance and point-load forgiveness, and protects against insects and water infiltration. Enhanced strength ensures resistance to both short-term and […]
The choice of filler and sealant product for a decorative slab is influenced by the amount of movement taking place, the kind of abuse the surface will be taking, and, of course, how the filler will look.
ProSpec has expanded its presence in the western United States with the addition of increased manufacturing capacity and several new territory managers. Recent additions to ProSpec sales and manufacturing facilities mean extra coverage in the Northwest, Southwest, Midwest, California, Texas and Oklahoma regions. Several new distributors have also been established […]
ProSpec has registered with the American Institute of Architects as a Continuing Education Systems provider for architects and construction specifiers. The program, titled “Cement-based Flooring Systems – New and Rehabilitation,” covers a range of floor resurfacers, including toppings, underlayments, skim-coats and screeds. The program explains why floor resurfacers are used […]
Dur-A-Flex Inc.’s new acrylic stain not only offers great color and design options, it also contains a built-in advanced top coat that protects and seals in the stain. When compared to traditional acrylic and water-based sealers that are used to protect competitive stain products, Dur-A-Flex MMA stain claims better wear […]
Kut-Rite’s KR34GR rotary polisher is equipped with three independently driven high-speed polishing pads that cover a 34-inch surface. The overlapping 12-inch pad drivers are capable of producing more than 4,000 square feet per hour per grit of extreme high-gloss polished floor. The KR34GR Rotary Polisher has three 5-horsepower, 480-volt industrial […]
The U.S. Green Building Council today announced Archbishop Desmond Tutu as the opening keynote speaker for its 2008 Greenbuild Conference & Expo, to be held Nov. 17-19 in Boston. Bishop Tutu, a Nobel Peace Laureate, lead a crusade for social justice and racial conciliation in South Africa as then- General […]
The Portland Cement Association has announced an initiative to recognize public officials who take the lead in green building. The annual PCA Sustainable Leadership Awards will honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products. PCA encourages all members of the […]
