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The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Industry announced the results of the 2015 Big Beam Contest, sponsored by Sika Corp. The objective is for teams of students to fabricate and test a precast/prestressed concrete beam with the help of local precast concrete PCI Producer Members.
A soon-to-be released laboratory study, utilizing six different manufacturer’s relative humidity testing equipment and overseen by an ASTM task group, offers two breakthrough findings that will prove immensely useful and profitable for anyone who utilizes the Rapid RH testing method for their projects.
VersaFlex has added Diamond Liners to its training lineup in August 2015.
In-floor heating is not typically top of mind during the hot summer months. Yet, the summer is one of the best times to install radiant floor heating before the cold weather hits. That’s why WarmlyYours Radiant Heating kicked off a promotion for the month of August called “Don’t You Forget About Me.”
Atlas Copco’s new BG245 and BG375 walk-behind trowels excel at finishing concrete in limited-access worksites, and close to walls due to their compact bodies and light weight. The upgraded trowels feature an adjustable clutch to enhance versatility; a maintenance stand to make servicing easy; and a centrifugal clutch for safe operations.
Meva is a family owned manufacturer of formwork located in Southwest Germany. A new central university campus with three faculties is being built in Delémont, Switzerland, using Meva formwork. The campus complex is 656 feet (200 meters) long and comprises four offset blocks with four levels each, plus an underground car park and a 9-story tower on the south side.
Mordor Intelligence released their report on the Global Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Market. The report elucidates the situation of insulated concrete forms around the world and studies the markets of the insulated concrete forms type which include polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, cement-bonded wood fiber, cement-bonded polystyrene beads and cellular concrete.
Dynamic Systems Inc., a leader in barcode software solutions and specializing in data collection applications, has announced a calculator for construction, restoration and cleaning companies that can help understand in dollars what the Checkmate Tracking Systems can do for their bottom line.
Clemons Concrete Coatings has announced a new product, Supreme Shield SB, a penetrating solvent-based sealer designed for all types of concrete, especially decorative and concrete pavers. Application of this product enhances color without adding the gloss and plastic look associated with traditional film forming sealers. Once treated, the surface repeals […]
In an effort to create a one-stop shop for those installing a floor-heating system, WarmlyYours Radiant Heating developed four new Installation Accessory Kits. The kits were designed to offer all the necessary tools to install a TempZone floor-heating system, such as trowels, floats and a kneeler board.
