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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 […]
The Decorative Concrete Council Project awards deadline is less than two months away. Now is the time to submit your entry for the DCC Awards, due March 31, 2021. Projects do not have to be from the prior year. Project categories include: Cementitious Overlays Polished Concrete & Overlays Architectural Concrete […]
The ACI Foundation has established the Robert F Mast Memorial Fellowship. This new fellowship, created through a very generous legacy donation, honors ACI Past President Robert F. Mast, who died July 16, 2020. The significant contribution will fund the award for decades and will aim to remain financially meaningful to […]
Over the last six years, the ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards has grown into the Institute’s premier international project awards program. These awards celebrate concrete excellence from around the world. The awards also provide a platform to recognize concrete projects at the forefront of both innovation and technology. This […]
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announced the winners of its 2020 ICRI Project Awards. Firstly, The Austonian – Exposed Slab Edge Repairs was chosen as the ICRI 2020 Project of the Year. This year, three finalists were chosen. Additionally, the winner was announced at a virtual awards presentation on […]
Featuring architectural concrete of utmost quality, three pavilions exquisitely extend the presence of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Aptly called The Reach, the inviting trio in Washington, D.C., consists of the Welcome, Skylight and River pavilions. “The buildings are strikingly white,” says Yvonne Nelson, then the formwork manager […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) recently announced the winners of the 2020 John P. Gleason, Jr., Leadership Awards, honoring PCA members who have exhibited leadership in advancing both industry programs and initiatives. The awards are named after John “Jay” Gleason who served as PCA president from 1986 until his retirement […]
The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI), the only association in the concrete industry devoted solely to repair and restoration, is proud to announce that nominations are open for their 40 Under 40 Award. This prestigious award provides recognition to 40 accomplished professionals within ICRI who are under the age of […]
The Emerging Leaders Committee of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, Mo., presented its third ASCC Gaining Strength Award to Thomas Glenn. Glenn is a project manager for Gregory Construction, Columbus, Miss. The award was given during the organization’s Annual Conference in September. The ASCC established the […]
The American Concrete Institute has named the 2020 ACI award winners for Excellence in Concrete Construction. They were honored Oct. 26 during the Institute’s Virtual Concrete Convention. Taking the highest honor was the Kennedy Center expansion project in Washington, D.C. This expansion project, known as The Reach, includes three new […]
