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Concrete canoe competition goes to Montreal in 2008
For the first time in its history, the "America's Cup of Civil Engineering" will head across the border to Canada.
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
Beyond Crack Repair
Successful, long-lasting structural repairs extend concrete's useful life
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.
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.
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,
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
Construction Industry Viewpoint: Green Building is "Good"
Three major trends pushing green building to the forefront of industry
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.
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.
The Burj Dubai
Billed as “The World's Address,” it's the world's tallest building and it's still under construction
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.
Editor's Report
Bobcat Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Contest
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.
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
Matching Integral Color
Achieving uniform color appearance with integrally colored concrete isn't as easy as you might think
Most Innovative Products for 2008
New material and equipment launches are in abundance at World of Concrete/World of Masonry
The New Variety of Polycarboxylate Dispersants
Polycarboxylates reduce water and benefit the concrete construction process through their molecular design
The Artistry Demos
For the fifth year, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION magazine and the Decorative Concrete Council (DCC), a Council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), is sponsoring Artistry in Decorative Concrete demonstrations at the World of Concrete (WOC) in
Scale-Tron finds SiloWeigh.Net ordering system is working great
Scale-Tron Inc. has successfully implemented SiloWeigh.Net in Automatic Ordering Systems for cement and other materials.
ProSpec introduces Feather Edge floor repair product
ProSpec has introduced Feather Edge, a trowelable, rapid-setting underlayment that is formulated for quick repair of floor gouges, cracks and ridges prior to floor covering installation. It requires only the addition of water. No priming is necessary.
MASON BOND is IBC, IRC code compliant
The International Code Council has evaluated MASON BOND masonry adhesive, a patent pending product from ITW TACC.
Simpson Strong-Tie to showcase new structural connectors at 2008 IBS in Orlando
Simpson Strong-Tie will showcase several new structural connectors for residential construction at the International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla., in booth W683
Innovative Equipment Solutions (IES) will be discussing its new Neptune Series of fully automated, d
Laser-controlled accuracy for extremely flat and level concrete floors used to be possible only in commercial construction where the larger and heavier Somero CopperHead and SXP Laser Screed machines were frequently used.
Jobsite trackout wash system shown in blue lot
Innovative Equipment Solutions (IES) will be discussing its new Neptune Series of fully automated, drive-through wheel wash systems in CONEXPO-CON/AGG booth 983 in the blue lot March 11-15 in Las Vegas.
The Neptune can be configured with one, two or th
Tilt-Con expands Florida operations
Tilt-Con Corp. of Orlando, Fla. will finish a new 10-building, 353,379-square-foot high school in March for the School Board of Orange County.
Inland Block opens own block plant
Inland Block & Supply, which is celebrating 50 years of supplying ready-mix materials to central Florida homebuilders, has opened its own block-making operation.
Titan America increases plant uptime with Pavilion software
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.
Eagle completes school's concrete work as students carry on studies
Eagle Concrete Systems Inc. of Fort Myers, Fla., has begun concrete and masonry work for Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. on the East Elementary School's replacement project in Punta Gorda, Fla..
Seneca College's paver study yields preliminary results
Since 2004 the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) has participated in a study with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) that evaluates the benefits of permeable interlocking concrete pavement and bioswales for stormwater manag
4Way™ String Light System
Coming on the heels of the Wobble Light® Work Light and Wobble Light Jr.® Work Light, Petersen Brands™ LLC has followed up with a temporary lighting system.
Call for entries
Call for entries
E-Z Drill's Model 65B on-grade concrete drill fits in a two-foot patch, is designed to replace elect
Ceratech's D..T.Line® is an environmentally-friendly, high-performance, rapid concrete repair product.
E-Z Drill's Compact Concrete Drill
E-Z Drill's Model 65B on-grade concrete drill fits in a two-foot patch, is designed to replace electric hammer drills, and provides greater accuracy in small working areas.
Garage Floor Coatings Pickup Speed
Polyaspartic polyurea finishes are low mil buildup, resistant to chemicals, and quickly installed
Arkhola Supplies Hope
APAC's Arkhola division, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, has found a very visible and unique way to support local non-profit organizations
Flatwork Saws
A wide variety of options makes choosing the right flat saw difficult
Drainage and Waterproofing
Latest in drainage and waterproofing products
E-Z Drill Offers Downsized On-Grade Concrete Drill
E-Z Drill offers a downsized version of its popular Model 210B On-Grade concrete drill, the Model 110B. The drill operates on the subgrade and fits in a 3-foot patch.
Indeco Introduces Rotary Cutting Head
Indeco North America is pleased to announce the addition of the IRC Series Rotary Cutting Head to their line of non-impact demolition attachments.
State-Of-The-Art Report: Slab-on-Ground Design And Construction
A review of ACI committee work pertaining to slab-on-ground floors
Miami-based Concrete Pump Contractor Operates Florida's Largest Boom Pump
http://www.concreteconstruction.net/industry-news.asp?sectionID=718&articleID=604315
Another Major Award for Builder of ICF Luxury Homes
oledo Design & Development of Oakdale has battled against a tough housing market–and won
American Concrete Institute Offers New Publications, CD ROMS
The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications and CD-ROMs to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology.
Modular concrete block restrooms get California DSA pre-approval
The new Blockhead series of steel-reinforced concrete and block wall modular school restrooms, designed and built to be virtually indestructible, has received California Division of State Architect (DSA) pre-approval.
CDCLarue offers polishing rings
CDCLarue has introduced Diamond Rings, ideal for polishing concrete floors in small rooms or finishing edges.
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