Concrete Association News
Tilt-up oratory wins achievement award
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ACI seeks papers for spring 2009 convention
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ACI announces spring seminars
The American Concrete Institute has released four new publications and three CD-ROMs, including the Manual of Concrete Inspection (SP-2 (07)).
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New ACI publications
The American Concrete Institute has released four new publications and three CD-ROMs, including the Manual of Concrete Inspection (SP-2 (07)). Go to article ›››
New Web site and newsletter
The Strategic Development Council, part of the American Concrete Institute Foundation, announced the launch of its new Web site and bimonthly e-newsletter.
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DCC’s Decorative Concrete Expo a success
The Decorative Concrete Council, a specialty council of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, held its Decorative Concrete Expo April 3-5 in Phoenix, Ariz. The event featured speakers and demonstrations focused on the decorative concrete industry.
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ASCC plans its 2008 Annual Conference
Demonstrations of pervious concrete placement and three-dimensional paving will highlight the American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Annual Conference, Sept. 11-14 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.
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OSHA and CSDA renew alliance
The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have announced the renewal of their Alliance to further the safety and health of construction workers in the sawing and drilling industry. The Alliance focuses on issues such as electrical safety, hearing protection, and ladder and scaffold safety.
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CSDA elects 2008 officers and board of directors
The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association elected its 2008 officers and board members at the 36th Annual CSDA Convention, held March 4-8, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nev.
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ASCC plans its 2008 Annual Conference
Demonstrations of pervious concrete placement and three-dimensional paving will highlight the American Society of Concrete Contractors’ Annual Conference, Sept. 11-14 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. Go to article ›››
Research examines drop-in anchor failures
Members of the Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association have observed, over the last few years, failures when using half-inch drop-in anchors. Since these failures pose a serious hazard to operators, the CSDA sponsored a senior engineering project at the University of Toledo College of Engineering to evaluate the reasons behind them. Go to article ›››
NRMCA gains USGBC education provider status
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has been approved as a U.S. Green Building Council Education Provider. Its first approved course, “Green Building with Concrete,” will take place Tuesday, July 15, in Silver Spring, Md.
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PSCA names 2008 Promoter of the Year
During his 34 years in the concrete industry, Brent Coulson has helped many designers and builders use concrete successfully in their construction projects.
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Specifying guide released
The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released a new concrete specifying guide — “Model Performance Specification Phase II: Guide to Specifying Concrete Performance.”
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Sustainability CD-ROM compiles reports
The RMC Research & Education Foundation has released their new “Research in Support of Sustainable Development” CD-ROM compilation.
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