Reward Wall Systems Inc. has introduced a new online AutoCAD dynamic block library for architects and building designers to use when creating plans for buildings constructed with Reward ICFs. The online library includes the complete line of Reward iForm products, allowing architects to virtually stack ICF blocks and view walls […]

ProFoundit.com, a Web-based product locator service for architects, engineers and builders, has launched its Green Build service. The service allows users to easily search for and find manufacturers who have listed their sustainable products. When a manufacturer has listed its products as green, the company and product name are shown […]

Grace Construction Products has launched “Building Green with Grace,” a dedicated section on its Web site for green building products and practices. The “Building Green with Grace” site links users with an interactive guide to products that help architects and specifiers achieve prerequisites and points under the Leadership in Energy […]

The Web sites of the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and IFPE 2008 expositions feature an interactive “Virtual Trade Show” that attendees can use to find companies and products and assemble a customized itinerary. The shows will be held March 11-15, 2008 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. VTS and […]

In “Making Concrete Sculpture,” from Schiffer Publishing, T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for creating giant concrete sculptures. According to a publisher’s blurb: “This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under […]

Maxwell Systems Inc. has introduced Maxwell Systems Quest Estimator 7.6, the newest version of its takeoff and estimating system. Quest Estimator lets contractors create bids with increased speed and accuracy, and it is customizable to each business. Combined with Maxwell Systems American Contractor, which offers job-cost accounting and project management […]

Rohm and Haas Co. has announced the launch of a new KUbuilding rheology modifier based on new technology developed by the company. Acrysol RM-895 is a solvent-free, nonionic, HEUR rheology modifier that provides outstanding viscosity stability upon colorant addition with dramatically improved sag resistance and no loss of flow or […]

Engrave-A-Crete Inc. has begun distributing a complete line of decorative concrete stains and sealers from Concrete Resurrection. The Concrete Resurrection line includes water-based pigmented stain in 34 colors and reactive acid stain in eight colors. Each stain color can be diluted with various ratios of distilled water to provide the […]

Vivid Stains, new from Architectural Enhancements Inc., offer marbling characteristics like acid without neutralizing or rinsing. Just apply and seal. Billed as “the first realistic-looking stain for faux acid stain,” Vivid is environmentally friendly and UV-stable. It comes in a full spectrum of colors and custom blends are available. No […]

first low-vibration grinders featuring Hitachi’s patented User Vibration Protection technology, which reduces full-load tri-axial vibration by up to 30 percent. The G18SCY 7-inch and G23SCY 9-inch angle grinders feature vibrationabsorbing main and side handles, unique stator coils to improve cooling of the motors and new gear structures that dampen noise […]