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Portland Cement Association (PCA) Market Intelligence Group’s Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Ed Sullivan recently presented their annual Spring 2021 cement consumption forecast, predicting an increase in cement consumption for 2021 and 2022. “Remarkably, U.S. cement consumption recorded 2% growth during 2020. It is remarkable because COVID-19 exerted a […]
BB Industries continues to grow its outside sales team with the addition of Frank DeCarolis. He lives just outside of Washington D.C. and will be covering the Baltimore, Delaware, and Virginia territories. DeCarolis brings years of stone experience, having started in the industry back in 2001 importing and distributing natural […]
Marshalltown, an industry-leader in concrete tools and equipment, announced the release of their new Vibratory Plate Compactor. This is the latest addition in the growing line of Marshalltown concrete equipment. It produces over 3800 lbs. of centrifugal force compared to leading competitors that typically sit between 3000 and 3500 lbs. […]
The latest installment in the Topcon podcast series “Topcon Talks Construction” is now available. Hosted by Murray Lodge, senior vice president of Construction for Topcon Positioning Group, the podcast covers a number of topics ranging from the current state of economic recovery in the U.S. and North America to building […]
The American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), St. Louis, MO, has announced that the ASCC Education, Research & Development Foundation has published “Guide to the Design and Construction of Concrete Toppings for Buildings.” The authors are Scott M. Tarr, PE, FACI; Ronald L. Kozikowski, PE; and Matthew J. Sheehan, PE. […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2021-2022 president, vice president, and four board members including new president Cary Kopczynski. Cary S. Kopczynski has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2021-2022. Antonio Nanni has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term, and Charles K. […]
Through generous donations from ACI members, and the concrete industry, the ACI Foundation raised $1 million. Jeffrey W. Coleman, President of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced the challenge to raise $1 million in October 2020, during his term as president. To date, the generous contributions contributed to the ACI […]
Minneapolis-based Fabcon acquires Kerkstra Precast effective March 31st, 2021. Fabcon Precast is a Minneapolis-based company and is a leading provider of structural precast wall panels. Kerkstra Precast is a Michigan corporation. Kerkstra begain in 1962. It is the leading producer of high-quality precast and prestressed concrete products in Michigan. From […]
Makita USA Inc. is expanding its leadership in cordless innovation with the launch of the 40V max and 80V max XGT System. This is a new standalone cordless system of equipment and tools. The Makita XGT System delivers over fifty higher-powered cordless product solutions to applications dominated by cords, gas, […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute announces their Midwest Region Manager, David Shepherd, AIA, has received the Concrete Sustainability Award by The American Concrete Institute (ACI). He was selected for the recognition for his “…exemplary achievement, groundbreaking research, and service to ACI and the concrete industry.” In his role at CRSI […]
