ACI also elected James R. Cagley to a two-year term as vice president. Cagley is president of Cagley & Associates, a consulting structural engineer firm in Rockville, Md. Four directors were elected to three-year terms: Anne M. Ellis, senior program director, Earth Tech, Inc., Alexandria, Va.; Charles K. Nmai, chief […]

New Sawtec scarifiers featuring heavier frames and drums are ideal for repairing common slab problems: curled joints, high spots, uneven slabs, burned slabs due to overtroweling, trowel marks and damage due to weather. A variety of cutter teeth and quickchanging drums allow for easy reconfiguration to meet a range of […]

Sika Corp. has introduced Sika Boom, a onecomponent expanding polyurethane foam formulated specifically for concrete and masonry applications. This multi-purpose foam is used to seal, fill, bond, insulate, and deaden sound in cracks, gaps and holes that are too large for a conventional sealant. It is available in 12 oz. […]

Bull Dog Power Products’ new Silver Series includes quartz halogen floodlights that light up work sites from 5,000 to 10,000 square feet. These portable, weatherproof lights feature 500-watt high-intensity halogen bulbs and pebblefinished reflectors to diffuse light for broad coverage. Tubular steel tri-pods are heavy-duty with telescoping masts. All lamps […]

HoverTrowel Inc. has introduced a new 4-cycle power trowel for finishing polymer flooring overlays in non-sensitive indoor and outdoor areas. The 45-lb trowel is powered by a quiet, low-emissions 31cc Honda engine with enough torque to finish the most difficult systems on the market today. As the demand for these […]

Fab-Form Industries, a manufacturer of fabric forms for concrete, has released the third generation of Fast-Yoke metal brackets used to form footers. The new generation has new features to improve the speed and accuracy of footing formwork, including wedge hanger adjustment instead of a threaded handle; vertical positioning of the […]

Wacker has introduced a wet screed that bridges the gap for contractors who are looking for an economical and faster way to strike off concrete but don’t need to invest in larger truss screeds. The Wacker wet screed is powered by a reliable Honda engine and is offered in a […]

The EZ Flipper was designed to make it easy to mix cement for small to medium jobs. Simple to use, compact and durable, the EZ Flipper lets two people mix a 40, 60 or 80 pound bag of cement in less than a minute. Invented by a professional, the rectangular, […]

Stow’s new Floor Covering Scraper weighs only 130 pounds, but it can remove direct glue-down carpet, hardwood flooring, linoleum, non-slip floor coverings, vinyl tile and any other adhesive, cement or mastic. The scraper is driven by a 3⁄4-hp fan-cooled capacitor-start motor and constructed with unitized, welded steel plates for added […]

Marshalltown has released a new grout saw featuring the company’s patented, resilient DuraSoft handle, which allows for greater control and comfort and also features a finger guard for safety. Adding to the saw’s control and ease of use is a thumb rest atop the die-cast aluminum body, directly over the […]