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The ACI Foundation announces the election of trustees. This includes the new trustee Jeffrey Coleman, and the re-election of two existing trustees — Michael J. Paul, and William E. Rushing. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. They join Michael […]
The American Rental Association (ARA) has debuted the new ARA Job Board — aimed at both increasing awareness of the equipment and event rental industry careers and providing a way for employers and qualified candidates to connect. ARA rental store members and employers can access the new ARA Job Board […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the ProjectSafety campaign. A company-wide initiative, it provides superior access to safety education and alternative installation techniques. It aims to help lower the staggering injury and ailment statistics associated within the construction industry. This workforce […]
The global concrete repair mortars market size is expected to reach USD 3.73 billion by 2028 according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Concrete Repair Mortars Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Mortar Type (Epoxy-Based Mortar, Polymer-Modified Cementitious Mortar); By End-Use (Utility, Roads & […]
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation is committed to progress in the industry by contributing financially to necessary and worthy research. The eight research projects to receive grants will receive funding from the ACI Foundation. They are: Standard Critical […]
Makita breaks ground on major expansion launching construction of a new 600,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art facility northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, GA. The new facility will be constructed on 80 acres of land and is also a part of Makita’s planned future development to address continuing growth in the United […]
On the verge of a global summit aimed to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, Giatec, a leading innovator for building more sustainable concrete, announced a strategy based on a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to cut at least 400 million tons annually of GHG emissions, the equivalent of taking 110 […]
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 […]
