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The American Concrete Institute has released five new publications: 224.1R-07: Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures — This publication summarizes the causes of cracks in concrete structures, presents procedures used to evaluate cracking, and describes techniques for crack repair. 332.1R-06: Guide to Residential Concrete Construction — This […]
The American Concrete Institute named Uzun & Case Engineers LLC as the recipient of ACI’s Distinguished Achievement Award, being presented at the ACI 2007 Spring Convention in Atlanta, Ga., in April. Uzun & Case Engineers was recognized for advancing concrete applications through the courageous use of new design applications, innovation, […]
The American Concrete Institute has introduced six new benefits for members. The benefits include free downloads of ACI documents and archived papers and access to a “Concrete Knowledge Center“ that collects practice-oriented technical information. A membership directory accesses detailed contact information and can conduct detailed searches by job category. Also, […]
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers announced the formation of the National Construction Challenge, a youth-oriented critical thinking and creative problem-solving competition that AEM has developed in partnership with experts at Destination ImagiNation Inc. The National Construction Challenge is part of AEM’s ongoing efforts to attract the best and brightest young […]
The newly redesigned DS2 Powerhouse Series vacuums from Ruwac are suited for continuous dust extraction. Ideal for any industry dealing with fine, dry problematic materials like powder and dust, the Powerhouse Series is powerful enough to use in central vacuum systems while remaining portable. It features a newly redesigned, maintenance- […]
New from Newlook Newlook International Inc. has released four new products: Newlook Concrete Sealer, Newlook Eco Acid, Newlook Concrete Degreaser, and Newlook Concrete Cleaner. The new products help round out Newlook’s current product line of water- based, nonacrylic concrete stains. Each product can help end users prepare concrete for the […]
“The Art of Decorative Concrete,” the latest Portland Cement Association DVD, explores the processes and materials used to generate beautiful textured concrete driveways, patios, walkways, and interior floors. Hosted by Bob Harris, concrete artisan and president of the Decorative Concrete Institute in Temple, Ga., the video shows the variety of […]
Concrete countertop pioneer Buddy Rhodes has produced a step-by-step book, “Making Concrete Countertops With Buddy Rhodes,” that reveals his time-tested techniques in precise detail. In this book, Rhodes shares skills and experience from more than 30 years of experience in concrete art and fabrication. More importantly, he shares the process […]
Designer and author Fu-Tung Cheng’s company, Cheng Concrete Exchange (a division of Cheng Design Products Inc.), has partnered with Canada- based Interstar Corp., a manufacturer of concrete pigments, admixtures and fibers, to expand and improve the performance of the CHENG Concrete Countertop Products line. The improved, re-branded CHENG Concrete Countertop […]
A new educational resource from Home Builders Institute, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders, will help residential contractors improve their communications with Spanish-speaking workers. Sed de Saber – Home Builders Edition is being developed in partnership with Retention Education LLC as an English as a […]
