Press Releases

New Executive Director Named for Connecticut Concrete Promotion Council

Wethersfield, CT- Don Shubert, Executive Director of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association (CCIA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Di Cenzo as Executive Director of the Connecticut Concrete Promotion Council (CCPC), a supporting committee of the Connecticut Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA).

SKILSAW Expands Its Worm Drive Lineup with Biggest Saw Yet: Super Sawsquatch Worm Drive Saw

This 16-5/16-inch saw boasts a 6-1/4-inch cutting capacity to power through 6x in one easy cut. SKILSAW brings its biggest saw yet, the 16-5/16-Inch Magnesium Super SawsquatchTM Worm Drive Saw, to life. Featuring the company’s legendary worm drive gearing, 15 Amp Dual-Field TM motor and specially engineered 16-5/16-inch 32-tooth SKILSAW blade, the Super Sawsquatch delivers unmatched power and performance thanks to this incomparable engineering trifecta.

Sika Acquires Butterfield Color In The US, Further Strengthening Its Portfolio For Concrete Contractors

Sika has acquired Butterfield Color, Inc. a US-based market leader in the production of decorative concrete floor products and systems. The acquisition will accelerate Sika’s growth by bringing the most comprehensive range of solutions for concrete contractors in the North American construction market. Butterfield generated sales of CHF 20 million in 2016.

ICRI to Host Fall Convention

The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repairs, restorations, and protection, will host their annual fall convention at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. The meetings will run from Wednesday, November 15 through Friday, November 17. “Docks, Locks and Canals” is the theme of the convention, as concrete repair specialists and contractors will learn about best practices for repairing structures in the harshest of settings for concrete, near corrosive elements.

Celebrating Careers in Construction Just Got Even Better!

Careers in Construction Month is gaining momentum with 24 states already proclaiming this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry. Founded by NCCER and its Build Your Future (BYF) initiative, Careers in Construction Month occurs every October to increase public awareness and inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals.