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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group released their Spring 2021 Regional Forecasts for the Northeast, Central, West, and Southeast United States. These forecasts cover cement consumption and real put-in-place construction spending. West As the economy continues to recover from the impacts of the coronavirus, the Pacific and Mountain […]
Many of you personally knew industry luminary Martin Ozinga III. One can not overstate his impact on his family and community, as well as the ready mixed concrete industry. As a family-owned company, the RMC Foundation has always held the Ozinga companies in the highest regard as independent colleagues in […]
Volunteers from the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC) and the Manufacturers’ Advisory Council (MAC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) traveled to Detroit, Mich., March 11-12, 2021, to complete a community project for the Durfee Innovation Society at the Life Remodeled building. Paul Albanelli, Albanelli Cement Contractors, Livonia, MI […]
Congratulations to Triton Flooring on winning first place in Versatile’s photo contest for the month of May 2021. Versatile photo contest winner, Triton Flooring, was looking for a unique high-end floor and Versatile was able to help deliver. The final result was a custom basecoat, custom flake, and a high-gloss […]
When I’m wearing my teaching/training hat, I’m known to say, “when you go back for rework, you just forfeited your profit.” But recently, an owner required one of my polisher/clients to do some rework on a polishing job. Consequently, during our conversation, I saw another angle. I had thought of […]
You can install Nylon Nail-It Anchors into concrete, brick or block base material. The nail creates the expansion of the nylon nail-it anchor into concrete, brick or block. These anchors are pre-assembled and ready to use, ensuring quick and accurate installation. This is a light duty fastener that is tamper […]
Giatec is a leader in concrete testing technology. They are debuting the world’s first concrete artificial intelligence tool for producers, SmartMix, at Engineering-News Record’s FutureTech conference. SmartMix is the first web-based AI tool that allows producers to optimize concrete ingredient proportions, reduce cement usage, and predict the performance of their […]
From catch basins, reinforced columns, underground storage systems and more, precast fabrication plays a major role in supporting the many different utility and structural infrastructures residents and businesses rely on daily. The extensive use of precast concrete continues to have wide adoption from both engineers and architects who are looking […]
Honda Engines is expanding its future of electrics at the 2021 World of Concrete trade show. The company is launching the Honda eGX, an advanced electrified power unit. It is the company’s first battery-powered motor designed to be incorporated into OEM power equipment products for indoor and outdoor use. Honda […]
Whether you use a rotary (left) or a planetary (right) grinder to get the job done largely relies on personal preference. Both types of machines can handle light and heavy-duty grinding jobs of any size. Photos courtesy of Zanchettin Brothers Terrazzo & Tile Co. (left) and Superabrasive (right). Jobs always […]
