Decorative Concrete Industry News

FMI report predicts growth in 2008
The 2008 U.S. Construction Overview, published annually by FMI, forecasts a 5.8 percent growth in put-in-place construction for 2008, after a decline of 3.7 percent in 2007.
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Concrete polishing accreditation
program boasts independence
The Concrete Polishing and Processing Technical Institute, located in Stevensville, Md., has announced what it calls the industry’s first unbiased accreditation program.
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CWS certification program debuts
Concrete Washout Systems Inc. has announced the creation of the CWSPro Certification Program for licensed CWS operators.
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Resurfacing company calls for distributors
Surfacing Technology, a manufacturer of concrete resurfacing and restoration products, is seeking distributors.
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CCI advanced mixes and sealers class returns
The Concrete Countertop Institute has scheduled three 2008 sessions of its “Mixes & Sealers 301” class: Feb. 20-22, March 26-28 and July 23-25.
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News from ASTM
The ASTM plans a symposium on “New Developments in Test Methods for Self-Consolidating Concrete,” to be held Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver, Colo.
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Lafarge invests in Illinois factory
Lafarge has launched a project to modernize its Joppa, Ill., cement plant. When the $415 million project is completed in 2010, the plant will be able to annually produce 2 million tons of cement.
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ProSpec educates
ProSpec has registered with the American Institute of Architects as a Continuing Education Systems provider for architects and construction specifiers.
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ProSpec expands
ProSpec has expanded its presence in the western United States with the addition of increased manufacturing capacity and several new territory managers.
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CIM names interim director
The Concrete Industry Management program, a business-intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree, has named David L. Vickers as the interim executive director of the CIM National Steering Committee.
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L&M names marketing director
Peter Wagner is the new director of marketing and sales support for L&M Construction Chemicals.
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ProBuild names supply chain VP
ProBuild Holdings Inc., a leading professional building materials supplier, appointed Paul J. Dodge to the newly created position of senior vice president of supply chain.
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Branum moves to Scofield
Clark Branum has accepted a position with L. M. Scofield Co. as Western Division Manager — Training and Technical Support.
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