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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. […]
“Some kids played with Malibu Barbie. Instead, I played on a crane parked in my backyard.” That’s how Kasey Stephens explains her introduction to “living the crane life,” a lifetime love of the crane business, which has culminated in her being named the new general manager of ALL Crane Rental […]
NatureShield is Michelman’s line of bio-based surface modifiers that allow formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing their quality. It includes various environmentally-friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends. Michelman designed this product to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings. It does this […]
Western Specialty Contractors’ home state of Missouri recently joined the league of states across the country to officially declare October as Careers in Construction Month (CICM). CCIM is a nationwide campaign. It is held every October to increase public awareness of construction careers. It also inspires the next generation of […]
Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total job site solutions, announced the global launch of the Dewalt PowerStack 20V Max Compact Battery, a next-generation technological breakthrough that marks a new era of performance for Dewalt cordless power tools. With the Dewalt PowerStack battery, Dewalt […]
Euclid Chemical is a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products. Recently, the company received the 2021 ICRI Concrete Repair Project Awards Award of Merit in the Historic Category. ICRI presented the award during its Fall Convention. It recognized Euclid Chemical for its historical restoration of the Newtown Turnpike […]
The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program – a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management – is seeking donations for their 2022 CIM Auction to be held at World of Concrete. The auction will be on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 […]
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee. The mission of the committee is to develop and maintain code requirements for concrete pools, spas, and other recreational watershapes. ACI Committee 322, Concrete Pool and Watershape Code, will host its inaugural meeting Monday, October 18, 2021. It […]
Makita U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in cordless power tool and accessory innovation. Recently the company launched two 18V LXT tower lights. One is the 18V LXT Tower Work Light (DML813). The other is the 18V LXT Tower Work/Multi-Directional Light (DML814). Both tall, towering lights extend to an overall height […]
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) announced its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality. This is an ambitious journey to carbon neutrality across the cement and concrete value chain by 2050. Given the significant role of cement in society and anticipated infrastructure development, it is a critical step that the industry act now […]
