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NAWIC’s Long-Serving EVP Dede Hughes Retires
It was January 2, 1996 when Dede Hughes, IOM arrived at the offices of the National Association of Women in Construction to take on the job as the Association’s Executive Vice President.
An Epoxy Chip Garage Done Right
Hats off to Jeff Bach of Bach Custom Coatings of Oregon City, Oregon, for being the concrete highlight of the recent Street of Dreams, an annual showcase of new luxury homes in Portland that was held this past summer. This was the third Street of Dreams Bach has participated in.
NAWIC Installs 2017-2018 National President and New Board Members
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) installed Catherine Schoenenberger as its 63rd National President during NAWIC’s Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. Schoenenberger, owner of Stay Safe Traffic Products, Inc., has been a member of NAWIC’s Granite State Chapter since 2008.
PCA Forecasts More Moderate Cement Consumption at 2.7 Percent Growth in Year Ahead
Annual cement consumption is expected to climb by 2.6 percent during 2017 and 2.8 percent in 2018, according to new projections by the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
NAWIC Names a New Executive Vice President
The National Association of Women in Construction is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Executive Vice President Beth Brooks, CAE. Brooks is a respected association professional and advisor on governance, board orientation and strategic planning.
Researchers at NanoGraphene, Inc have created super-strong cement for rebuilding homes after hurricanes.
Although graphene’s unsurpassed strength as a material was made clear back in the 20th century, the construction industry still relies on traditional techniques and products for the most part. Factories stand ready to launch wholesale production of graphene concrete and other building materials, but the market remains largely uninformed of their potential.
Bon Launches New Website with Improved, User-Friendly Features
Bon Tool Co., a leading manufacturer of construction hand tools, has launched a new website with expanded, user-friendly and better integrated features.
Introducing the MS 360 Vac Attachment – Capture Dust at the Source Before it Becomes Airborne.
Masonry contractors know how much dust flies when dry cutting bricks and blocks. That is why Husqvarna has developed a new dry cutting vac attachment for our popular masonry saw, the MS 360 (available in both gas and electric versions). Contractors can now make dry cuts cleanly with the new MS 360 Vac Attachment.
CFI Taps Lou Frank To Oversee Business Development
Coatings for Industry, Inc., a leader in aerospace, industrial, and commercial coating systems, has hired Lou Frank as the director of business development.
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