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ASSOCIATION NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
ASSOCIATION NEWS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
NAHB cuts off BUILD-PAC money to federal politicos
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is cutting off money for federal congressional candidates because Washington politicians have not adequately addressed the underlying economic issues that would help to stabilize the housing sector and keep
PCA: We're now in a recession, growth will return in 2010
The decline in U.S. Construction activity and the resulting decline in cement consumption this year will be serious, according to the Portland Cement Association.
INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Report Finds No Lead-Based Paint Concerns In Recycling Concrete
With an estimated 100 million tons of concrete generated in demolition projects being recycled each year in the United States — with a relatively small percentage of it containing lead-based paint (LBP) — questions were raised regarding its suitability fo
Anchor System Stabilizes and Strengthens
Cintec North America offers the Cintec Anchor System, a versatile method of structural reinforcement tailored to the specific strengthening and repair requirements of individual projects.
Concrete Masonry Inspection and Testing Manual Released
Concrete Masonry Inspection and Testing Manual Released
GREEN STAR PROGRAM: NRMCA launches industry-specific alternative program
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has introduced its Green-Star program, open to NRMCA members and non-members, to provide the ready mixed concrete industry with an industry-specific program that focuses on the unique operational chara
Beyond Crack Repair
Successful, long-lasting structural repairs extend concrete's useful life
Concrete Canoes Come to Canada
ASCE Takes the 21st Annual National Concrete Canoe Competition to Montreal
Industry Hardens on Cement Jobs
With several cement companies filing notices with the state of their intent to lay off more than 100 employees, the industry is anything but set in concrete.
U.S. Concrete to Present at the Wachovia Capital Markets Homebuilding and Building Products Conferen
U.S. Concrete, Inc. announced today that it will participate in the Wachovia Capital Markets Homebuilding and Building Products Conference on Friday, February 29, 2008.
Signs of Life Percolating in Condo Market
The condo market is showing some signs of a revival in some markets across the country and that uptick in sales also is benefiting the rental apartment market, according to multifamily housing developers speaking at the National Association of Home Builde
CIF Announces Scholarship Application Deadline
The Concrete Industry Foundation (CIF) has announced that applications for 2008 scholarships are due on March 28, 2008
NAHB National Green Building Program Open for Business
The National Association of Home Builders recently launched the NAHB National Green Building Program, an education, verification, and certification program that will allow builders anywhere to build green homes.
Strategic Development Council Announces Upcoming Sustainability Meeting and Workshop
The Strategic Development Council (SDC) is pleased to announce two upcoming events concerning its ongoing concrete sustainability initiative.
President's 2009 Budget Would Cut Infrastructure Funding
President Bush's eighth and final spending plan, a $3.1 trillion proposal, would cut federally funded infrastructure at several agencies.
ACI Committees Call for Papers for Spring 2009 Convention
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) currently is seeking papers for sessions to take place during the ACI Spring 2009 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, from March 15-19, 2009. More information about current Calls for Papers can be found by visiting www.
World of Concrete Delivers 2nd Largest Event in Show History
With more than 900,000 net square feet of the newest concrete and masonry products, ideas, and technologies from 1700 exhibiting companies, World of Concrete delivered the 2nd largest event in its 34-year history, second only to WOC 2007's record-breaking
Precisely Measuring an Imprecise Parameter
The TI-30 calculator I purchased for $30 as a freshman engineering student took a 9-V battery and used eight bright red LEDs to display an answer.
Color, Color, Color
Sometimes color provides an esthetic emotion like the specialty “warm tone” portland cements of some years ago and today's proprietary colored mortar cements.
Construction Demand Still Strong
The outlook for 2008 has been revised downward slightly but is still fairly strong
Problem Clinic: How Much Should Concrete Fall?
How much should concrete fall?
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Appoints Neal Anderson as Vice President of Engineering
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neal S. Anderson, PE, SE, as the new Vice President of Engineering, effective January 21st
Five Construction Training And Re-Training Tools
Construction is one of the most open employment fields in the United States. According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the construction industry is going to need 1 million new workers by 2012 to build and repair the nation's infrastructure,
AGC of Wisconsin's Statewide Safety Seminar
On January 21, the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin (AGCWI) held its annual construction safety and education day for 2008.
Direct-Drive, Walk-Behind Power Trowels
Arrow-Master's direct-drive, walk-behind power trowel has a direct-drive gear case and lower center of gravity that provides consistent, reliable power, with less wobble and side torque, for a smoother, flatter finish with easier handling. Direct-drive me
Cured in Place Pipe Rehabs Sewer
The city of Pine Bluff used Insituform Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) to rehabilitate a 3,000-foot section of failing sewer line inexpensively, and with minimum service interruption.
SDC, ACI, and PCA Team Up for Concrete Sustainability
Organization leaders meet to discuss sustainability initiative
Construction Industry Viewpoint: Green Building is "Good"
Three major trends pushing green building to the forefront of industry
Call for Presentations and Exhibits at the Concrete Countertop Industry Conference
The Concrete Countertop Industry Conference (CCIC) planning committee is seeking presentations, "Show & Tells" and exhibits for the third annual conference, CCCI 2008, to be held August 21– 23, 2008 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, CA.
TCA Elects New Board of Directors
Wilson elected President
New Self-Compacting Concrete Book for the Construction Industry
The relatively recent technology of self-compacting concrete (SCC) is the topic of a new book from Whittles Publishing.
Design, Steel Blamed for Pa. Collapse
A design flaw and the use of the wrong type of steel caused a section of concrete floor to collapse at the city's convention center last year, according to a report released Monday.
Tilt-Con Corporation Completes new 1800 Boca Center Office Building and Parking Garage
Tilt-Con’s scope of work includes foundations, slab-on-grade, tilt-up concrete wall panels, elevated decks and mezzanines.
Tilt-Con Corporation Appoints Shannon R. Armstrong as Director of Human Resources
Armstrong has seventeen years of diverse HR professional experience
The Burj Dubai
Billed as “The World's Address,” it's the world's tallest building and it's still under construction
CONEXPO-CON/AGG tracking for 125,000-plus attendance, 2.293 million net square feet-plus of exhibit
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE show management reports that total show registration is tracking strong and is 48 percent ahead of 2005 numbers for the same time period. Trend lines indicate the shows have a great opportunity to exceed the 2005 attendance total
Connecting Options for 45 Series Aluminum Profiles
80/20® has three new fastening choices for making 90-degree connections when using their 45 Series T-slotted aluminum profiles
Broom Offers 60-inch Sweeping Surface
In order to address cleanup, material handling and snow removal applications, the SweepEx Mega 600 by TrynEx International is built with a 60-inch long mainframe.
Genie Industries Acquires Phoenix Equipment Company
Genie Industries, Inc. has acquired the assets of Phoenix Equipment Company, a Waco, Texas, company specializing in the refurbishment of aerial work platform equipment.
Editor's Report
Bobcat Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Contest
Vermeer Acquires Maxi Drill
Vermeer, a leading manufacturer of horizontal directional drilling equipment and tooling, has purchased substantially all of the operating assets of Horizontal Rig & Equipment, Inc. (HRE) based in Conroe, Texas.
Editor's Report
Editor's Report
Experts: Rough Road Ahead for Concrete Construction
The chief economist for the Portland Cement Association (PCA, Booth C4113) has been named Most Accurate Forecaster a number of times by the Chicago Federal Reserve.
Final Call to Enter Sustainable Construction Awards
Submissions in the global competition for sustainable building projects close end of February 2008
CIM Auction Raises $540,000 at Third Annual Auction
Auction raised 13 percent more than the 2007 event.
Concrete Ideas: Sturdy Material Can Be Flexible and Functional for Use Inside the Home
When it comes to kitchens, semi-retired developer Peter Gibson has seen it all: stone, wood, tile, laminate, glass and stainless steel.
Air Products Introduces Two New Epoxy Curing Agents
Air Products today introduced Anquamine(R) 721 and 731 epoxy curing agents, two new waterborne epoxy curing agents for the flooring and concrete coatings markets. The two new products offer excellent performance and provide environmental benefits in a ver
Award to Honor Local Leaders for 'Making Sustainability Concrete'
Cement and building materials producer Titan America has achieved a 10 percent increase in mill operating time at its Pennsuco facility in Miami by reducing the number of starts and stops through improved control of mill loading.
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