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Donn Thompson, AIA, commercial sales manager for Reward Wall Systems, was recently accredited in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. “Having a LEED-accredited professional on staff allows the company to provide more accurate information to vendors and customers about sustainable […]
Fab-Form Industries Ltd., manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete footings, columns and pads, has appointed Holdfast Technologies LLC as distributor in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. Holdfast is a leading regional construction supply distributor, specializing in ICF construction and accessories. For more information on Holdfast, call (877) 423- 2562. To learn […]
At a recent Flattoo workshop conducted by Surface Gel Tek, Tamryn Doolan discussed many decorative uses for the company’s products. But I also learned another surprising benefit of Tek Gel for Profiling besides its etching and stenciling capabilities.
Quikrete, a top name in concrete, and Valspar, a leading coatings manufacturer, have announced a strategic alliance to manufacture and market a complete line of premium concrete coatings. Debuting in early 2005, the new line will be manufactured and marketed jointly by Valspar and Quikrete under the brand name Quikrete […]
Grace Construction Products has named Greg Van Fleet as worldwide quality assurance manager for the company’s Specialty Construction Chemicals Operations team. Van Fleet is a customer advocate, providing a quick response to customer needs, designing and implementing QA/QC programs and continually pursuing product, manufacturing and service improvements that directly impact […]
As the owner of Concrete Innovations by Hallack, a small company that specializes in restoring concrete floors, Julio Hallack is a dedicated student of what’s underfoot.
Lafarge North America’s Alpena Plant has won national awards for its environmental efforts, energysaving innovations and safety record. In April, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) awarded its third annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards to six U.S. plants — including four Lafarge plants — with top honors going to […]
Davis Colors pigments match the colors of the earth, helping this bridge blend into the landscape at Zion National Park.
Melanie Royals, founder of Modello Designs, has been a leader in the decorative painting field for the last 15 years. Through her initial business, Royal Design Studio, she helped set the standard for decorative artistry in painted and textural finishes. Now, with Modello Designs Decorative Masking Patterns, Royals has created […]
The new Red Wave insulation blankets, from Ground Heaters Inc., are specifically designed for hydronic ground thawing and concrete curing applications. Constructed of a thin, yet highly effective high-tech polymer/ aluminum laminate, Red Wave insulation blankets are reflective to better direct heat downward, while the conductive material effectively transmits heat […]
