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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 […]
Achieve comprehensive protection against the elements with the new APOC Weather Armor air and weather barriers, available in a variety of formulations suitable for a range of above-grade wall applications. Weather Armor air and weather barriers are liquid-applied, one-component solutions that protect against unwanted or uncontrolled air and moisture in […]
Discover why ICP Building Solutions Group (BSG) is the foremost supplier of specialized products for today’s concrete professional at this year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas, June 8-10, 2021. Be sure to stop by booth N2562 in the North Hall and our outdoor demonstration site D636 in the Diamond […]
The concrete world that surrounds us owes its shape and durability to chemical reactions that start when ordinary Portland cement is mixed with water. Now, MIT scientists have demonstrated a way to watch these reactions under real-world conditions. This advance of visualizing cement hydration on a molecular level may help […]
Molson Coors needed to repurpose the concrete floor at their Toronto brewing facility. Besides the floor being 20 years old, the company wanted to convert the property from a production facility complete with bottle washer, filler and pasteurizer that drain onto sloped floors into a warehouse. Approximately 35,000 square feet […]
For generations, Ram Board, Surface Shields, and Trimaco have passionately served their customers in the construction, paint, restoration, marine, and automotive markets. The next step in creating superlative customer experiences is to join forces. Together, by providing high quality, innovative surface protection, dust containment, and protective wear products, customers can […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is pleased to announce the list of contractor-focused items have been donated for the 2021 CIM auction at World of Concrete. Due to current […]
Would you buy half a home? That is the question at the center of Block Strong’s newest ad campaign. Their aim is to promote the use of concrete block for the second story construction of homes. While more than 70% of Florida homes are built with concrete block, most second […]
