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The construction industry faces a shortfall of workers, nearing 200,000 according to a new report released by the Home Builders Institute (HBI). The construction industry worker shortage wil hurt both supply and housing affordability nationwide. The first-ever HBI Construction Labor Market Report notes that shortages of skilled trade workers directly […]
The American Concrete Institute will be hosting the 2021 Professors’ Workshop virtually on July 19-21, 2021. This virtual event, sponsored by the ACI Foundation, will consist of one four-hour time block for each of the three days. The workshop is designed to provide instructors in civil engineering, architecture, architectural engineering, […]
When producing a coarse aggregate floor directly for an owner or client, most people commonly assume that all you must do is work harder and grind deeper during the first grinding steps. Always begin by doing the Mohs hardness test. The result helps you determine the correct bond to start […]
Christopher Allen, CEO of iCleanse, the leader in chemical free disinfection of COVID-19 and other pathogens with their patented UV-C Technology, is available for interviews on trends in Coronavirus disinfection in nursing homes and other medical facilities using UV-C Technology. iCleanse has partnered with Athena Health Care to provide Athena’s […]
Every day, we walk onto construction sites with one goal in mind: Get the job done safely. Doka – a world leader in formwork technology – plays a role in strengthening our industry’s safety culture and performance by developing safety solutions that support every single stage of the construction project. […]
The Vacuworx commitment to safety does not end with product development. Recognizing that implementing and enforcing safety protocols can sometimes be quite difficult, especially amid rising costs of doing business, Vacuworx has introduced an industry-leading training program, the Vacuworx Online Training Program, to provide unparalleled access to information to help […]
The Slag Cement Association (SCA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2020 Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards. The SCA unveiled and celebrated these awards during the Slag Cement Project of the Year Awards virtual ceremony. They chose sixteen construction projects from across the United States to […]
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce its 2021-2022 fellowship and scholarship recipients. The Foundation is a non-profit subsidiary of ACI that promotes progress, innovation, and also collaboration in the concrete industry through strategic investments in research, scholarship, and ideas. The Foundation serves the industry by establishing and distributing both […]
As contractors, we like to look at finished floors and be judgmental and critical of one’s work and styles. However, lots of contractors overlook another side of doing business. So, I’d like to address pricing of metallic epoxy installation and how to best cover yourself from any possible legal issues. […]
Deck-O-Seal, a leader in pool construction products innovation, has launched their new WF XBoard Tile Ledger and Form Board. This flexible, forming utility board gives pool contractors the freedom to work in tighter spaces because it bends easily to form a smaller radius of six feet, ideal for circular installations, […]
