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Simpson Strong-Tie is the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions. Recently, the company has expanded its lineup of rigid connector angles with the addition of the RCA-C Rigid Connector Angle. This is an ideal solution for attaching cold-formed steel (CFS) stud framing to concrete supports. Designed to save […]
Husqvarna Construction announces plans to further consolidate brands in the surface preparation segment. Over the coming years, the recently acquired Blastrac and Diamatic products, services, and solutions will be rebranded as Husqvarna. Additionally, they will integrate them into the global Husqvarna offering. In January 2021, Husqvarna completed the acquisition of […]
To help avoid amine blush, Coatings for Industry, Inc. (CFI) now offers WearCOAT 440FS, a fast-setting epoxy floor coating in a blush-resistant formula. A common issue with cool-temperature floor coating jobs, amine blush is an oily surface imperfection caused by moisture or dew settling on uncured epoxy. While not fatal […]
1build is the only real-time data platform for construction estimating. Recently, the company announced new features for its all-in-one construction and cost estimation platform. Th software now comes with real-time pricing data for labor and materials in every US county built right in. The result is the only solution in […]
SpecChem now owns Por-Rock & Super Por-Rock and products are readily available through the company’s distribution channels. With its new plant in the Northeast, the company is continuing the production and distribution of Por-Rock and Super Por-Rock. Por-Rock & Super Por-Rock anchoring cements are for use in the anchoring of […]
Meridian Adhesives Group (Meridian) announced the acquisition of American Sealants Inc (ASI). Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, ASI specializes in the innovation of both product assembly adhesives and sealants. These dynamic solutions are used in multiple applications and markets, including industrial, DIY, transportation, residential and commercial building, and also construction. […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced the winners of the 2021 Energy and Environment Awards. These awards recognize outstanding environmental and also community relations efforts that go above and beyond what is required. Submissions for the 2021 Energy and Environment Awards from plants across the U.S. were both evaluated and […]
The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announces the appointment of Jeff Estep as Chairman of the Board. This announcement comes along with six new officers. All of these new appointments will navigate the Institute during its next two years of operations. Estep is the General Manager of Farwest Steel Reinforcing […]
On September 14, 2021, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) voted to accept ACI’s proposal. This proposal would amend the 2018 North Carolina Existing Building Code to reference ACI CODE-562 Code Requirements for the Assessment, Repair and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures. The North Carolina Rules Review Commission subsequently […]
Metso Outotec is launching the Metso Outotec Reactorwell. This is a new generation feedwell for maximizing thickener and clarifier performance. It does this while minimizing flocculant consumption and bringing significant operational cost efficiencies. The first-class feed system features high solids retention and mixing efficiency. It eliminates feed short-circuiting and offers […]
