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Block Strong’s efforts to “build” awareness of the benefits of concrete block construction in Florida single and multifamily homes achieved a major milestone as BlockStrong.com recently surpassed 1 million visitors in one year. The consumer-oriented site averages more than 75,000 visitors per month. Block Strong’s primary mission is to help. […]
As we discussed in Concrete 101, concrete is a hard, durable surface made up of cement, aggregate and water. It’s the single, largest, volume-building material used worldwide. All totaled, that equates to about 10 billion tons a year. For the most part, concrete does its job, and we hardly ever […]
Ultra Durable Technologies (UDT) has appointed Chris Patterson as the Midwest technical sales representative. Since 2013, Patterson has held a NACE Level 1 Coatings Inspector certification. He also formerly chaired the SSPC North Central Region. SSPC and NACE has since merged and formed the Association for Materials Protection and Performance […]
Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, makes challenging concrete pours achievable with specially designed custom drums. Leveraging the experience and success the company encountered with the launch of the curbing machine and custom drum shapes, Curb Roller ventured into a new area where their shaped […]
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 […]
Rather than demolishing and replacing existing concrete floors, many decorative concrete contractors turn to overlays for solutions. However, says business developer Alexander Lorenz, there’s a better way to remedy the situation and achieve longer-lasting results. Namely, transform and restore the integrity of the concrete that already exists. The founder and […]
Coval appoints director of technology, Brian Mueller. Mueller brings years of coatings and advanced materials research experience to Coval to advance and promote their next generation coating applications. He is an innovative technology manager, a scientist, a grant writer and a technical sales consultant. Mueller is experienced in the application […]
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 […]
The International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving as the leading technical and promotional resource for acceptance of diamond grinding and grooving as well as pavement preservation and restoration. The IGGA elects new board members and has announced the election of new board members […]
The American Concrete Institute and International Concrete Repair Institute have published an updated “Guide to the Code for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures.” ACI and ICRI publish new guide to provide licensed design professionals with the knowledge, skill, and judgment to interpret and properly use the ACI […]
