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NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials has hired Dr. David Lange as Executive Director. He will oversee all NEx operations and initially focus on identifying and recruiting new members interested in advancing nonmetallic building materials. Dr. Lange is a world-renowned construction material expert and Past President […]
When contractors are making deep precision cuts in reinforced concrete structures, a handheld concrete chainsaw makes the day easier. To help aid the contractor, Husqvarna launches a new product concept for concrete cutting chain and bar, designed to match the high performance of Husqvarna concrete chainsaws. In many concrete cutting […]
During World of Concrete, Husqvarna Construction unveiled new battery-powered light construction equipment that will help contractors work without fuel, cords and direct emissions. Opening opportunities to take on new tasks and get the job done — more quietly and with ease. When it comes to battery power, Husqvarna commits to […]
BMC Enterprises Inc., the largest producer of aggregates and concrete in the St. Louis region, has acquired Stewart Concrete Products, headquartered in Halfway, Missouri. Additionally, the company created a strategic partnership with Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix, Inc. based in West Plains, Missouri. These moves bring the company’s recent acquisitions to five in […]
The National Institute of Building Sciences, created by Congress in 1974, has named the first female board chair. She will serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, F.ASCE, M.NAC, Executive Director with the Charles Pankow Foundation, recently was elected to serve alongside several new […]
Polishing concrete on the surface (ha-ha) seems reasonably straightforward. Buy the right equipment, attach diamond tooling, turn on the equipment and “mow” the concrete. Do this one row at a time and repeat with finer grits. How hard can this be? Well, that just might be the first problem. How […]
The quest for a “just right” disposable glove is seemingly never-ending. While latex offers perfect fit and feel, some people are allergic (limiting not only who can wear them, but in which applications they can be used). Nitrile mimics the feel of latex, but at a premium price. Vinyl has […]
An ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm’s recent projections on the global hydrophobic coatings market reveal a positive, albeit modest outlook, with an anticipated CAGR of above 5% across the 2021-2031 forecast period. Increased demand for waterproof automobile coatings as well as technological advancements that allow nanoparticles to be incorporated […]
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is a business intensive program. It awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management. The group announced they raised more than $1.150 million in gross revenue at its annual auction. This successful auction took […]
Master Builders Solutions, the ACI Georgia Chapter, and the ACI Ontario Chapter have generously funded three new ACI Foundation awards. The awards will further the ACI Foundation’s mission of funding students and nurturing the future of concrete. Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship Master Builders Solutions Concrete Materials Scholarship is […]
