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The RMC Research & Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees has announced the establishment of the Robert P Turner Center for Professional Excellence. The Center will include an endowed fund within the RMC Research & Education Foundation specifically to fund education and recruitment courses and tools for the industry. It will […]
Concrete & Materials Placement (“CMP” or “CMP Pumping”), a leading concrete pumping company serving areas across the Southeast, today announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as the new Safety Director. Smith will ensure proper safety procedures are being followed. He will also provide ongoing safety training to operators, and continuously […]
When you’re heading into the battle of another workday, you don’t want to lose your grip on your implements. Brass Knuckle Red Warrior SmartFlex gloves (BK504) provide excellent, spongelike slip resistance with a proprietary polyurethane foam coating process. Plus, they’re 20% thinner than comparable 15-gauge coated gloves, yet thick on […]
Makita U.S.A., Inc., the leader in cordless power tool innovation, announced the release of 12V max CXT Self-Leveling 360° 3-Plane Laser. One of the tools comes with red beam (SK700D) and one with a green beam (SK700GD). These lasers are ideal for the layout phase of construction and also a […]
Futurecem is an innovative, validated and patented cement technology. This technologiy allows more than 35% clinker substitution in cement with limestone and calcined clay. Leveraging on their synergy, this combination of materials in Futurecem has resulted in a more sustainable and well-performing cement. It has up to 30% lower carbon […]
The 2021 ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world. The “Overall Excellence” award was presented to Aldilonda promenade around Bastia fortress, located in Corse-du-Sud, France. The winning concrete project also received first place in the flatwork category at the ACI Excellence […]
The outlook for equipment rental revenue, comprised of the construction/industrial and general tool segments, remains positive for 2021 and beyond. The updated third quarter forecast released by the American Rental Association (ARA) at The ARA Show 2021 in Las Vegas, shows equipment rental revenue to exceed $47.6 billion in 2021. […]
Makita continues to extend battery-powered run-time and performance for mowing, trimming and clean-up applications, giving landscapers and tree care professionals more alternatives to gas engine equipment. Makita’s range of solutions are on full display in Louisville at the GIE+EXPO, the largest annual trade show for outdoor power equipment, lawn and […]
ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, grows its dealer network with four new dealers and 16 new dealer locations. Joining as new dealer partners are Mid Country Machinery with one location in Syracuse, New York; Woburn, Massachusetts-based Woodco Machinery with […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) will to recognize several individuals for their outstanding contributions and also their dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The Fall 2021 awardees consist of both personal and paper award winners. The ACI will recognize these winners during its Virtual Concrete Convention, October 17-21, 2021. […]
