Allied Marketing Systems LLC has unveiled its flagship product, the AccuCrete Brand Floor Underlayment System. The system delivers compressive strengths ranging from 1,250 psi to 4,500 psi. It offers superior sound resistance, and it is approved for 1 hour and 2 hour UL fire resistance ratings. A variation for radiant […]

ACI has released several new publications. The 2005 edition of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary” (318-05/318R-05) contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction. The cost is $153.50 for nonmembers, $93 for members. “Concrete Structures for Containment of Hazardous Materials” (350.2R-04) presents design and […]

Ground Heaters Inc. has introduced the S3000 Ground Heater, an economy version of its hydronic ground thawing and concrete curing equipment. The S3000 can thaw 4,500 square feet to a maximum 1-foot deep per day or warm 6,000 square feet of ground, indoors or out, to prepare for concrete placement. […]

Concrete manufacturer Quikrete Cos. and coatings manufacturer Valspar Corp. announced a strategic alliance to produce a complete line of premium concrete coatings. The new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete Professional Concrete Coatings. The line will feature 14 technologically advanced […]

The American Concrete Institute presented its first Distinguished Achievement Award to Tod Williams, FAIA, of Tod Williams Billie Tsien & Associates in New York City. In a news release, the organization praised Williams’ “rigorous and tactile celebration of materials in architecture and his extraordinary use of concrete in buildings.” An […]

Sika Corp. has introduced SikaSil Tape, a preformed elastomeric silicone profile for sealing expansion joints. The tape’s silicone technology gives it strong resistance to weather and UV rays. It is sold in 100-foot rolls, in widths from 1 inch to 12 inches, and in six standard colors. The manufacturer also […]

PCA has released “Concrete Floors and Moisture,” a book that explores how to prevent unwanted moisture in concrete floors. The 164-page book covers sources of moisture, drying of concrete, methods of measuring moisture, construction practices, specifications, and responsibilities for successful floor projects. The cost is $40. To order, visit www.cement.org/bookstore […]

Portland Cement Association awarded eight industry professionals with Promotion Progress Awards at its annual spring committee meeting. Four of the winners received the industry’s sustainable development award. Honorees are: David Baker, Ash Grove Cement Co.; Larry Baloun, Lehigh Northwest Cement Ltd. (Sustainable Development award winner, U.S.); Brad Belt, Salt River […]

ASCC’s 2004/2005 catalog includes three new offerings: “Bob Harris’ Guide to Stained Concrete,” a CD entitled “Exploring the Art of Concrete,” and “Conference Notes: First North American Conference on the Design and Use of Self-Consolidating Concrete.” To obtain a copy of the catalog, write to [email protected] or call (866) 788-2722.

Also, the trade group has a new president: Michael J. Schneider, vice president of operations at Baker Concrete Construction Inc., Monroe, Ohio. He was elected at the group’s January board meeting. Paul A. Albanelli, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Clay Fischer, Jupiter, Fla.; Rocky Geans, Mishawaka, Ind.; and Donald Marks, Fort Lauderdale, […]