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The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has announced that the ASCC Education, Research & Development Foundation has published “Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings.” The authors are Scott M. Tarr, PE, FACI; Ronald L. Kozikowski, PE; and Matthew J. Sheehan, PE. […]
Because of its smoothness and seemingly low-maintenance requirements, polished concrete floors are being requested by increasingly more homeowners and architects. However, this traditional method involves multiple steps of diamond grinding and polishing. Overall, polishing is very invasive. It starts with rougher-grit diamonds and moves to finer grits to achieve a […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members including new president Cary Kopczynski. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022. Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. […]
Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, the ACI Foundation raised $1 million. Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the challenge to raise $1 million in October 2020, during his term as president. To date, the generous contributions contributed to the ACI […]
Minneapolis-based Fabcon acquires Kerkstra Precast effective March 31st, 2021. Fabcon Precast is a Minneapolis-based company and is a leading provider of structural precast wall panels. Kerkstra Precast is a Michigan corporation. Kerkstra began in 1962. It is the leading producer of high-quality precast and prestressed concrete products in Michigan. From […]
Makita USA Inc. is expanding its leadership in cordless innovation with the launch of the 40V max and 80V max XGT System. This is a new standalone cordless system of equipment and tools. The Makita XGT System delivers over fifty higher-powered cordless product solutions to applications dominated by cords, gas, […]
Capitalism is predicated on the idea that this isn’t a one-size-fits-all world. I might want a sportscar while you prefer an SUV. You play softball with the gang on Saturday afternoons while I like to hike nature trails. The same holds true with concrete flooring. While it’d be nice if […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announces their Midwest Region Manager, David Shepherd, AIA, has received the Concrete Sustainability Award by The American Concrete Institute (ACI). He was selected for the recognition for his “…exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research, and service to ACI and the concrete industry.” In his role at CRSI […]
Operating conditions in the hydrocyclone process have a direct impact on plant availability and on grinding and flotation circuit efficiency. To help ensure continuously optimal hydrocyclone operation, Metso Outotec is introducing CycloneSense, a smart measurement system that provides direct, continuous, and reliable online monitoring of the hydrocyclone air core. “In […]
The Sunrock Group, a privately held construction materials provider headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. They recently announced their Canadian affiliate’s acquisition of Fenelon Ready-Mix located in Fenelon Falls, Kawartha Lakes Ontario, Canada. Fenelon Ready-Mix Concrete and the McConnell Family have been in business in Fenelon Falls since 1962. Darrell, Terry […]
