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The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Missouri, and the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA), Mt. Vernon, Iowa, have announced the first ASCC/TCA Safety Summit, postponed from 2020, will be held November 12, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The design of the new event is to bring together those responsible […]
With industry-best technology and features, the all-new Lavina Elite V32 Dust Extractors take dust collection to a new level of performance and productivity. Features of the Lavina Elite V32 Dust Extractors: Four-stage dust collection for a dramatic increase in cleaning efficiency. Integrated pre-separator captures the large particles and extends filter […]
ICP Building Solutions Group has introduced its Stain-Proof Paver Enhancing Sealer, a formulation that delivers both color enhancement and long-lasting protection for a variety of concrete pavers, cement tiles, terrazzo floors, and concrete surfaces. Paver Enhancing Sealer offers both rich color enhancement and water and liquid protection through a patented […]
In Part 1, we discussed why you should enter decorative concrete award competitions. Now that we’ve established a “why,” let’s look at how we should go about it. First, identify your top awards programs you want to enter. Who is your audience and what types of projects are eligible? Once […]
When developers and REITs are defining the financial position of their multi-family investment opportunity, construction materials can be an afterthought in the overall planning process. And, when materials are factored into the equation, masonry construction is often overlooked. This due to the perception that concrete costs more and takes longer […]
Permit Us Now, a building permit expediting firm covering Texas and with a national presence, has announced its commitment to support National Women in Construction Week. Started in 1953, this event recognizes the role and contributions that women make in construction. March 7 to 13, 2021 is this year’s designated […]
We know that fogging lenses and an overall lack of comfort are the two main reasons that workers remove their eye protection. Brass Knuckle Spectrum (BKFLEX-4040N) helps solve it by bringing together flexible comfort and peak anti-fog protection for safety eyewear they’ll never want to take off. In fact, lens fogging is […]
Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has embarked on a transformation to allow the next generation of leadership at Laticrete North America to step up. Ed Metcalf has been with the company for more than 35 years. He has served as president of […]
The decorative concrete industry continues to evolve. Subsequently, it’s exciting to see where it started and imagine where it’s headed. However, contractors often overlook one of our industry’s under-utilized evolutions — an array of gainful awards available when entering decorative concrete competitions. Many decorative concrete manufacturers have specific industry awards […]
Husqvarna Construction announces that the HTC products, services and solutions how have full integration into the global Husqvarna Construction offering to the surface preparation industry. The introduction of the rebranded range, promoted under the tagline “The Orange Evolution”, will enjoy ehancement with the launch of brand new products. By combining […]
