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The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announces the kickoff of the 2020 CRSI Honors program, the popular and structures recognition program. The window for submitting entries is open from March 16 to June 1, 2020. For 50 years, CRSI has recognized excellence in both the design and construction of concrete […]
The Quikrete Companies and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently entered a cooperative research and development agreement. Together, they will design next-generation concrete for use in the production of large-scale structures through a 3D printing process. Using an additive manufacturing system developed by ORNL, […]
The Portland Cement Association congratulates the 13 cement plants recognized as the 2019 Energy Star Certified Cement Manufacturing Plants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star certification gives this recognition for their superior energy performance in 2019. “America’s cement manufacturer’s commitment to research and technology has led to overall energy […]
A building’s envelope is described as any component of a building that touches the outside air and repels the elements. This includes things such as the roof, walls, doors and windows. There are also some not-so-obvious parts of a building’s envelope that often get overlooked. These include things such as […]
Specialty wall finishes are taking the decorative concrete industry by storm. The evidence was clear by what World of Concrete attendees witnessed at the 2020 Decorative Concrete LIVE! Thus, the invention of the SureCrete Training Series by SureCrete Design Products. In response to this heightened interest, SureCrete has launched a […]
Ardex Americas is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Mack, Director of Marketing, to the position of U.S. General Manager, Sales and Marketing. Jesse David, President, Ardex Americas explains, “For over 16 years, Ben has demonstrated a focused energy and vision on driving value for our customers as well […]
The $104.5 million renovation and expansion of historic Pioneer Hall at the University of Minnesota received its second design award of the year on March 6, 2020. This time, the award came from the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). The project also received a Grand Award in January from the American […]
The American Concrete Institute recognized several professionals, groups, and companies for both outstanding contributions and dedication to the ACI. These entities also contribute to the concrete industry as a whole. The 2020 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which either recognizes persons of eminence in the […]
Laticrete is a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry. Recently, the company introduced SpectraLock 1, the industry’s first pre-mixed, stainproof grout with true epoxy performance. SpectraLock 1 offers superior strength at 3,500 psi. It also offers the ability to submerg it and an extremely fast […]
Hanley Wood is the housing industry’s leading provider of rich data. It also have the backing of Zonda and Metrostudy. Additionally, they are backed by the industry’s top advisors for residential real estate development and new home construction. Recently, the group announced the winners of the 2020 Most Innovative Products […]
